Saturday, January 8, 2011

Striated Heron (Butorides striata)

Striated Heron also known as little heron, mangrove heron or green backed heron.
Widespread in Asia,Africa,South America and Australia

Diet-Feeds on fishes, crustaceans, insects and other small animals. Has been recorded using insects as bait for attracting fishes.  
Breeding-Breeds alone or in small groups (rarely in large colonies). Breeding-season varies. The typically 2-5 eggs are laid in a well-hidden nest placed low in trees, bushes or mangrove.
Photos are taken from Posur tola khal (A channel from Chuna river), Sundarban west, Sathkhira district, Khiulna on 30 December 2010.  

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