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Bitterns, herons, and egrets--Ciconiiformes- Ardeidae


There are about 21 species that occur in India. This family of Ardeidae contain the bitterns, herons, and egrets.



Great Egret Ardea alba   - In flight  Thol Guj.

Grey Heron Ardea cinerea   - In flight  Dwarka Guj.

Grey Heron Ardea cinerea cinerea  Thol Guj.


Grey Heron Ardea cinerea jouyi   Mt. Abu

Little Egret Egretta garzetta  Mt. Abu

Pond Heron  Ardeola grayii.  Mt. Abu








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