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Chinese Pond-heron – plumage transition/changes
30 Apr 2019

Chinese Pond-heron – plumage transition/changes

by BESG | posted in: Heron-Egret-Bittern, Morphology-Develop. | 1

“I had an opportunity this morning to observe Chinese Pond-herons (Ardeola bacchus) for 1.5 hours. There were 11 birds foraging together in a vacant large property, where they were offered some security by fencing and a gate. Some references (HBW … Continued

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Chinese Pond-heron: Non-breeding
24 Oct 2018

Chinese Pond-heron: Non-breeding

by BESG | posted in: uncategorised | 0

“We unexpectedly surprised each other – Chinese Pond-heron (Ardeola bacchus) and myself. Hence the look on the bird’s face (below). “Note the bill colours of this non-breeding bird (above, below). “In breeding birds usually the distal one third of the … Continued

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Why are there Chinese Pond-herons in full breeding plumage when they are non-breeding visitors?
24 Mar 2017

Why are there Chinese Pond-herons in full breeding plumage when they are non-breeding visitors?

by BESG | posted in: Migration-Migrants | 0

Khng Eu Meng was at Ang Mo Kio-Bishan Park in March 2017 where he photographed a pair of Chinese Pond-herons (Ardeola bacchus) (below). The bird in the foreground is in full breeding plumage while that in the background is not. … Continued

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Chinese Pond-heron – odd behaviour
26 Apr 2014

Chinese Pond-heron – odd behaviour

by BESG | posted in: Miscellaneous | 0

“There were many Chinese Pond-herons (Ardeola bacchus) at this site in non-breeding plumage. This particular bird’s behaviour was puzzling. It picked up and held a torn rag. I watched for 20 minutes and it was largely motionless. When I approached … Continued

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CHINESE POND-HERON – PLUMAGE TRANSITION
2 Jun 2013

CHINESE POND-HERON – PLUMAGE TRANSITION

by BESG | posted in: Heron-Egret-Bittern, Morphology-Develop. | 1

“Between March to May 2013, regular monitoring of a small flock of Chinese Pond-herons (Ardeola bacchus) in Singapore enabled me to witness their gradual plumage transition from non-breeding to breeding. When they are at rest or on the lookout, they … Continued

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