Javan Pond-Heron

Ardeola speciosa

Least Concern

The Javan Pond-Heron is a wetland bird of Java and nearby islands. It feeds in shallow water, mud, reeds, or wet grassland on fish, frogs, crustaceans, insects, or other small animals, using patient stalking, probing, sweeping, or quick strikes depending on its bill shape.

Family

Ardeidae

Group

Herons, Ibis, and Allies

Range

Javan Pond-Heron Range — Resident or seasonal range in Java and nearby islands

Population

≈ 2M–20M

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