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In breeding plumage, this heron has a pale rufous head, brown breast, black back. and white belly. All pond-herons look similar in non-breeding plumage with brownish upperparts and bold streaks on head, neck and breast.

Abundance
Rare

Chinese Name
爪哇池鹭

Habitat
Grassland Wetland

Malay Name
Burung Pucung Jawa

Tamil name
ஜாவா குருட்டுக் கொக்கு