Chinese Pond Heron, a bird usually found in the northeastern states, Rajasthan and Bhutan, has been seen for the first time in Uttarakhand.According to experts, there was no record of the presence of the Chinese Pond Heron in Uttarakhand.For the first time, the bird has chosen the Kotdwar area of Lansdowne forest division for breeding.Many migratory birds are visible in the dense forests of Saneh area of Kotdwar and Lansdowne forest division during the summer.The arrival of birds from northeastern states here is an indication that the environment here is favourable for them.
Chinese Pond Heron
- The Chinese pond heron (Ardeola bacchus) is an East Asian freshwater bird of the heron family.
- It is one of six species of birds known as “pond herons” (genus Ardeola).
- It is typically 47 cm (19 in) long with white wings, a yellow bill with a black tip, yellow eyes and legs.
- Its overall colour is red, blue and white during breeding season, and greyish-brown and flecked with white at other times.
- It is found in shallow fresh and saltwater wetlands and ponds.
- It is fairly common and considered a Least concern (LC) species by the IUCN Red List.