Javan Pond Heron
Ardeola speciosa
The Javan Pond Heron (Ardeola speciosa) is a uncommon herons, egrets, and bittern found in 16 countries, weighing about 266 g. The Javan pond heron is a wading bird of the heron family, found in shallow fresh and salt-water wetlands in Southeast Asia.
About the Javan Pond Heron
The Javan pond heron is a wading bird of the heron family, found in shallow fresh and salt-water wetlands in Southeast Asia. Its diet comprises insects, fish, and crabs.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in India, Japan, Australia, Laos.
When to see it
The Javan Pond Heron can be seen all year round, with peak activity in August. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Javan Pond Heron look like?
- The Javan pond heron is a wading bird of the heron family, found in shallow fresh and salt-water wetlands in Southeast Asia.
- How big is a Javan Pond Heron?
- The Javan Pond Heron is a medium sized bird weighing about 266 g.
- Where can you see a Javan Pond Heron?
- The Javan Pond Heron occurs in 16 countries, including Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Cambodia and Malaysia.
- What birds look similar to a Javan Pond Heron?
- The Javan Pond Heron is most easily confused with the Rufous-bellied Heron, the Malagasy Pond Heron and the Chinese Pond Heron.
- Is the Javan Pond Heron endangered?
- The Javan Pond Heron is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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