The Indian Pond Heron or Paddybird is a small heron. It is of Old World origins, breeding in southern Iran and east to 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.
Similar species: Pelicans, Herons, Ibises
By Ragisha Kottamal
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Uploaded Dec 31, 2012. Captured Dec 30, 2012 17:23 in Lock Gate Road, Bhavnagar Salt & Industrial Works Pvt. Ltd., Gujarat, India.
