Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Herons, Egrets and Bitterns :: Javan Pond-Heron
Javan Pond-Heron Ardeola speciosa
Described by: Horsfield (1821)
Alternate common name(s): Javan Pond Heron, Javan Pond-heron, Javanese Pond-heron
Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors
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Range
S. se. Asia, Indonesia and the Philippines
Fragmented distribution;
(1) Se. Burma (Tenasserim), c. Thailand, Cambodia, s. Vietnam (Cochinchina).
(2) Sumatra, Java, Bali, Kangean Is., Borneo, Sulawesi, Salayar Is. and Butung Is., and the Lesser Sundas (Lombok, Sumbawa, Karimunjawa, Flores, Sumba). Probably the s. Philippines (Mindanao). Possibly s. Burma (Tenasserim) and s. Malaya.
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Sounds
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References
Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.
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