DISTRIBUTION:

The Javanese Pond-Heron (Ardeola speciosa) is natural to Asia. Its distribution includes Indochina, the Philippines, Java, Borneo and Sulawesi

HABITAT:

Normally seen by fresh water deposits with growing aquatic vegetation.

BEHAVIOR:

More active during the early morning and late afternoon.

REPRODUCTION:

This egret is a colonial breeder.

FOOD:

The diet consists of fish.

DESCRIPTION:

In length it reaches 45 cm.

OTHER NAMES:

The Javanese Pond-Heron in Spanish is called “Garcilla de Indonesia”.