Chinese pond heron (Ardeola bacchus). Adult. Distribution: China and adjacent temperate and subtropical East Asia. Conservation status: Least Concern. CC: ZGWH 📷: Photo by Erik_Karits via Pixabay 2020 The photo shows an adult heron in non-breeding plumage. These herons have brownish-gray upperparts and pale buff or white underparts. They lack the distinctive chestnut head and neck that is prominent during breeding season.

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