24 Extraordinarily Beautiful Birds You Might Not Have Heard About

Javan Pond Heron (Ardeola speciosa): Javan Pond Heron (Ardeola speciosa) is a species of bird in the Ardeidae family. Forest : Subtropical/Tropical Mangrove Vegetation Above High Tide Level ; Wetlands (inland) : Bogs, Marshes, Swamps, Fens, Peatlands, Permanent Freshwater Lakes (over 8ha), Permanent Freshwater Marshes/Pools (under 8ha) ; Artificial/Aquatic and Marine : Seasonally Flooded Agricultural Land. Photo credit: joinus12345 on Instagram