Malagasy Pond Heron
Ardeola idae
ENEndangered
- Family
- Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns (Ardeidae)
- Order
- Pelecaniformes
Overview
The Malagasy pond heron (Ardeola idae), also known as the Madagascar pond heron or Madagascar squacco heron, is a species of heron of the family Ardeidae. They breed in Madagascar, Réunion and the Seychelles, and spend the non-breeding season in eastern mainland Africa. As of 2021, the population is estimated to number between 1,000 – 2,500 adults and the species is considered endangered.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Madagascar and Aldabra; post-breeding dispersal to central Africa.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Malagasy pond heron
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
