Toki 8 Oct 2024 Most likely Chinese Pond Heron (Ardeola bacchus), but could be Javan Pond Heron (Ardeola speciosa) or Indian Pond Heron (Ardeola grayii). Non-breeding plumage for these species are difficult to distinguish in the field.
Most likely Chinese Pond Heron (Ardeola bacchus), but could be Javan Pond Heron (Ardeola speciosa) or Indian Pond Heron (Ardeola grayii). Non-breeding plumage for these species are difficult to distinguish in the field.