Definition of pond heron in English:
pond heron
noun
Any of several small, short-necked Asian herons of the genus Ardeola; especially (more fully "Indian pond heron") A. grayii, which has mainly white wings and tail and is found from Iran to Burma (Myanmar) and Sri Lanka.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Folk-lore Journal.
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