About the Indian Pond-Heron
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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns (Ardeidae) |
| Species | Ardeola grayii |
| Species Codes | inpher1, IPHE, INPH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Indian Pond-Heron belong to?
The Indian Pond-Heron (Ardeola grayii) belongs to the Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns family (Ardeidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
How can I identify the Indian Pond-Heron?
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...
Where can I report a Indian Pond-Heron sighting?
You can log sightings of Indian Pond-Heron on eBird (ebird.org) using species code inpher1, or on iNaturalist.
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