Bird · GBIF taxon 2480904
Javan Pond-Heron
Ardeola speciosaThe Javan Pond-Heron is a compact wetland hunter that can look plain brown when perched but flashes broad white wings in flight. Breeding adults develop a pale body with a contrasting dark back and warm-colored head.
Wading BirdWetland HunterWhite Wings
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Small fish
- Aquatic insects
- Crabs
Predators
- Large raptors
- Monitor lizards
ThreatsWetland drainage, polluted water, and disturbance at nesting colonies
HabitatsRice fields, marshes, ponds, tidal flats, and shallow lagoons
Life spanLikely several years; species-specific wild longevity is not well documented
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderPelecaniformes
- FamilyArdeidae
- GenusArdeola
- SpeciesArdeola speciosa
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Give feeding birds room and never enter a nesting colony.
Responsible observation
- Movement: Watch for slow steps followed by a rapid bill strike.
- Flight: Look for bright white wings when a brown bird flushes.
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Wetland Territory
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