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| Chinese Pond Heron Ardeola bacchus
- Adult in breeding plumage |
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| Photographer : | © Samyak Kaninde |
| Location : | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Date : |
30 March 2013 |
| English synonyms: | Chinese Pond-Heron, Paddy Bird, Paddybird |
| Bird Family : | Ardeidae - Egrets, Herons & Bitterns |
| Bird Group : | CICONIIFORMES |
| Red Data Status : | Least Concern |
| Remarks : | A rarity in southern India. |
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