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Pond Heron forages in mud at Thol Bird Sanctuary in Gujarat. The Indian pond heron (Ardeola grayii) belongs to the family Ardeidae. The Indian pond heron is distributed in the Persian Gulf, Indian Subcontinent, Myanmar, Laccadives, Maldives, Andamans and Nicobars Islands. These bird species winter in Malay Peninsula. The Indian pond heron is a small bird, measuring 40 to 45 cm in length and weighing 230 to 275 grams. The wingspan is 75 to 90 cm.The male and female birds look alike. These heron species are stocky, with short neck. Non breeding individuals have white plumage streaked olive and brown. The legs and feet are greenish. The bill is greenish with black tip. The eyes are yellow. The breeding plumage is dark brown patches on white. The legs of some breeding individuals may turn brig
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