Indian Pond-Heron

Ardeola grayii

The Indian pond heron or paddybird is a small heron. It is of Old World origins, breeding in southern Iran and east to the Indian subcontinent, Burma, and Sri Lanka. They are widespread and common but can be easily missed when they stalk prey at the edge of small water-bodies or even when they roost close to human habitations.

Scientific name

Ardeola grayii

Family

Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns

IUCN status

LC