Malagasy Pond-Heron

Ardeola idae

The Malagasy pond heron, also known as the Madagascar pond heron or Madagascar squacco heron, is a species of heron of the family Ardeidae. They breed in Madagascar, Réunion and the Seychelles, and spend the non-breeding season in eastern mainland Africa. The population is estimated to number only 1,300–4,000 adults and the species is considered endangered.

Scientific name

Ardeola idae

Family

Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns

IUCN status

EN