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Striated Heron
Latin Name:
Butorides striata
Category:
Size:
45cm
Description:
Sexes alike. A grey, black and dark metallic green heron. Slaty-grey above, with a glossy green wash; white cheeks; very dark green forehead, crown, longish crest; grey head, neck; glossy green, grey and white in wings; white chin, centre of throat; ashy-grey below. Solitary, shy and sluggish; mostly crepuscular and nocturnal; sits patiently near water.
Habitat:
Secluded pools
Distribution:
Resident; uncommon; India south of the Himalaya.
Call:
Call Description:
Redshank-like tewn…tewn
IUCN:
National Status:
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