Striated Heron
A species of Green-backed herons, Also known as Mangrove Heron Scientific name : Butorides striata Genus : Green-backed herons
Striated Heron, A species of Green-backed herons
Also known as:
Mangrove Heron
Botanical name: Butorides striata
Genus: Green-backed herons
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Description
Adults have a blue-grey back and wings, white underparts, a black cap, a dark line extends from the bill to under the eye and short yellow legs. Juveniles are browner above and streaked below. These birds stand still at the water's edge and wait to ambush prey, but are easier to see than many small heron species. They mainly eat small fish, frogs and aquatic insects. 
Size
33 - 46 cm
Life Expectancy
8 years
Feeding Habits
Striated Heron primarily consumes small fish, frogs, and aquatic insects. It employs stealth and patience while hunting, often standing still before striking prey. Striated Heron exhibits unique bait-fishing behavior, using tools to attract fish, distinguishing its feeding style from other birds.
Habitat
Striated Heron typically inhabits a diverse range of wetland environments, including mangroves, intertidal flats, and dense vegetation bordering streams, lakes, and estuaries. This species is also found in more open areas such as mudflats, tidal zones, and exposed coral reefs. Additionally, striated Heron occupies terrestrial landscapes like secondary growth forests, plantations, and grasslands. Its adaptable nature allows it to thrive in various habitats, from reedbeds and marshlands to human-modified areas like pastures and rice fields. Although mainly residing in lowlands, striated Heron is present up to 1500 meters elevation in certain regions, and even higher in the Andean territories.
Dite type
Piscivorous
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Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Pelicans and Relatives Family
Herons Genus
Green-backed herons Species
Striated Heron 
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