Pond Heron

Very commonly seen in the vicinity of marshy ponds, water bodies and near paddy fields.
It is a dull grayish-brown bird of the size of a common crow.

 

It stands motionless in shallow water or on the banks waiting for small frogs, fish and insects and then swiftly picks them up with its long bill.

It merges perfectly with the background when it stands still, however in flight its wings are conspicuously white.

 

Location: Bhandup Mangroves

Name	Pond Heron
Alternate name(s)	Paddy Bird
Size	Common crow
Occurrence	Near marshy ponds and water bodies
Status	Very common
Distinct features	Grayish-brown with brown streaks on head, neck and upper body; white abdomen and long yellow legs.
Male/Female	Alike