12,597 observationsLeast Concern
Indian Pond-Heron
Ardeola grayii
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Pelecaniformes ›Family: Ardeidae ›Genus: Ardeola
About
The Indian pond heron or paddybird (Ardeola grayii) is a small heron. It is of Old World origins, breeding in southern Iran and east to Pakistan, India, Burma, Bangladesh 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. They are however distinctive when they take off with bright white wings flashing in contrast...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Indian Pond-Heron is Ardeola grayii.
- The Indian Pond-Heron has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Indian Pond-Heron belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Indian Pond-Heron belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Indian Pond-Heron belongs to the class Aves.
- Indian Pond-Heron belongs to the order Pelecaniformes.
- Indian Pond-Heron belongs to the family Ardeidae.
- Indian Pond-Heron belongs to the genus Ardeola.