Indian Pond Heron
Punggol
27 Apr 2026


General details
Species Indian Pond Heron Ardeola grayii
Record ID 11478
Date 27 Apr 2026
Location Punggol
Count 1 individual
Date added 28 Apr 2026

This record remains under review by the Records Committee.

References (see all)
References eBird

Descriptions
Identification
Pale yellow coloration, dark brown back. See picture from ebird checklist
Habitat/behaviour
Foraging at urban field with Chinese pond herons
Viewing conditions
About 6m away
Observer's experience
I've seen this species at the same location.
Observer's experience w/similar species
At first misidentified as Javan pond heron as my smartphone pictures had the bird look more orange. Took a picture the next day with camera to show it's paler coloration

RECOMMENDED CITATION

Bird Society of Singapore. (2026). Record 11478: Indian Pond Heron Ardeola grayii. Retrieved April 29, 2026, from https://records.singaporebirds.com/record/11478/.

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