DISTRIBUTION:

The Dusky-gray Heron (Ardea sumatrana) is natural to Asia. Its distribution includes Indochina, the islands of Indonesia, the Philippines, New Guinea and northern Australia.

DISPLACEMENTS:

This egret is sedentary.

HABITAT:

Normally found on the sea coasts and proximity of rivers and other water courses.

BEHAVIOR:

Usually seen alone or in pairs. More active during the day and crepuscular hours. During high tide it rests on the rocks and perched on trees.

REPRODUCTION:

The usual clutch is two light greenish light blue eggs.

FOOD:

The diet consists of fish.

DESCRIPTION:

In length it reaches from 115 to 125 cm. The bill measures from 15 to 17 cm.

OTHER NAMES:

The Dusky-gray Heron in Spanish is called “Garza de Sumatra”.