Squacco Heron  Ardeola ralloides

Al Warsan Lakes, 18.01.2008 - an uncommon winter record.

Note lack of black line from bill to eye, fairly pale back and lightly streaked chest.

Al Warsan Lakes, 08.08.2007 - adult  (note grey bill with black tip, different from adult Indian Pond Heron)

Dubai Pivot Fields, 22.10.2006

Note pale loral area with no dark line from eye to bill, fairly pale back and lightly streaked chest.