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Indian Pond Heron - Ardeola grayii


The Indian Pond Heron - Ardeola grayii - also known as the Paddybird, is widespread and common in southern Iran and throughout Pakistan, India, Burma, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Feeding mainly on fish, tadpoles, leeches and other aquatic tid bits, its dull colours and appearance is transformed when it takes flight owing to the bright white wing feathers. In breeding season, this elegant bird's legs are known to change colour from green to bright yellow, some have even been seen with red legs. Its habit of standing quite still whilst danger is near, allowing its excellent camouflage to work until the very last minute, has given rise to folk beliefs that they are semi blind and their name in many languages and dialects does suggest that, they do, in fact, have excellent eyesight. Normally a very quiet bird, it can emit a harsh croak, especially when disturbed.
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