Molting Pond Heron in Chiang Rai (1 Viewer)

[Aladdin]

Dear members and Bird watchers!

Most Pond Herons I see is still in winter uniform. I have seen a couple of Javan Pond Herons in breeding plumage in Bangkok.

Yesterday I spotted a Pond Heron and it was pretty long gone in the molting. It have a light coloured chest so Java and Indian is my only options.

But this bird is a little bit yellowish so my best guess is a Javan Pond Heron.

Is it possible to see what kind of Pond Heron this is from the attached picture?

Kind regards and happy birding
Aladdin

 

[Butty]

I wouldn't be sure that's a pond heron - e.g. doesn't seem streaky enough. How about sub-adult yellow bittern? Got any more photos?

 

[RafaelMatias]

Agree with Yellow Bittern.

 

[Aladdin]

Thank you Butty!

Sorry, no more pictures! I have checked on internet for juvenile Yellow Bittern and I agree with you. Also, the top of the head is dark as a Yellow Bittern, something the Javan and Indian Pond Heron is not having.

Thanks! Appreciated!
Aladdin