Breeding biology of pond heron in Kerala, south India

Journal Title: Scientific Journal of Zoology - Year 2012, Vol 1, Issue 3

Abstract

Regular intensive investigations to locate nesting colonies of Pond Heron were carried out during early monsoon of 1999 up to 2002. For detailed study a few breeding colonies were selected. The nesting trees, nest characteristics, eggs characteristics, incubation, hatching and hatchlings were documented.

Authors and Affiliations

K. Seedikkoya*| Department of Zoology, MES College, Mampad, Malappuram, Kerala., P. A. Azeez| bEIA Division, SACON, Anaikatty, Coimbatore., E. A. Abdul-Shukkur| Department of Zoology, Farook College, Calicut, Kerala, India.

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K. Seedikkoya*, P. A. Azeez, E. A. Abdul-Shukkur (2012). Breeding biology of pond heron in Kerala, south India. Scientific Journal of Zoology, 1(3), 42-51. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-951