Birds of Ladakh

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Common name:

Grey Heron

Ladakhi name:

Beldangyangski

Scientific name:

Ardea cinerea

Order:

Pelecaniformes

Family:

ardeidae 

 

fun facts:

The Grey Heron is a migrant to Ladakh.

The sexes look the same.

It can be spotted along lakes and rivers up to 4600 m

Bird Club Contributor:

Tsewang Dorjey Daya, Khardong