Wildlifeof Bhutan
Chinese Pond Heron
Storks, Herons, Ibises & Pelicans
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Basic stats
Clutch size
3–6 blue-green eggs
Size
About 47cm
The Chinese pond heron is typically 47cm long, with white wings, a yellow bill with a black tip, and yellow eyes and legs. It lays a clutch of three to six blue-green eggs (Wikipedia, general species account).
The source read for the Bhutan guide gives only these details. No range, habitat or diet information was found, so none is stated, and its occurrence in Bhutan is flagged for checking.
Quick answers
- How many eggs does the Chinese Pond Heron lay?
- 3–6 blue-green eggs
- How big is the Chinese Pond Heron?
- About 47cm