Ardeola speciosa
Wingspan: 80-90cm
Weight: 350-500g
Found: Being found across South-East Asia, this species is prevalent around the central plains of Thailand all year round, they have been sighted mainly in the centre and South of the country
Description: The Javan Pond-Heron has white wings, a yellow beak with a black tip, and yellow eyes and legs. Their bodies are mainly dusty orange in colour.
Diet: insects, fish, and crabs.
Comment: The Javan Pond-Heron is a small wading bird and thus lives in swamps, lakes and various flooded areas, finding its food in the water surrounding it.
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