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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns (Ardeidae) |
| Species | Ardeola speciosa |
| Species Codes | japher1, JAPH, JPHE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Javan Pond-Heron belong to?
The Javan Pond-Heron (Ardeola speciosa) belongs to the Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns family (Ardeidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
How can I identify 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....
Where can I report a Javan Pond-Heron sighting?
You can log sightings of Javan Pond-Heron on eBird (ebird.org) using species code japher1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Pelecaniformes
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Quick Stats
Pelecaniformes
Order
74
Species in Family
3,746
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