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Indian Pond Heron

Ardeola grayii

Description:

They appear stocky with a short neck, short thick bill and buff-brown back. They are very silent but may give a harsh croak when flushed or near their nests

Habitat:

The primary food of these birds includes crustaceans, aquatic insects, fishes, tadpoles and sometimes leeches

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2 Comments

Sachin Zaveri
Sachin Zaveri 12 years ago

Right Nopayahnah,

Maria dB
Maria dB 12 years ago

the last photo is a very nice for showing the habitat!

Sachin Zaveri
Spotted by
Sachin Zaveri

Ahmedabad, India

Spotted on Jan 28, 2012
Submitted on Feb 1, 2012

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