Quick facts

Lifespan

7-9 years

Diet

Shrimp, frogs and small fish

Habitat

Swampy area, mossy shoreline, offshore island, river and streams and watery area including sewage pond

Range

Striated Heron found in Bolivia around the town of Riberalta in the Beni Department and specifically in the Aquicuana Reserve.

The Striated heron is a species of migratory bird from North to Malaysia. It's a bit shy and quiet most of the time. The colors were gray, the young were light brown and the stripes were clear on their chest, their feet turned from yellow to red. This species is the most widespread in Malaysia. Striated heron are solitary and take care of their territory, so they are usually alone or in pairs.