Malagasy pond heron, Madagascar pond heron, Madagascar squacco heron (Ardeola idae)

Ardeola idae is a species in the Ardeola genus. It is commonly known as Malagasy pond heron, Madagascar pond heron, Madagascar squacco heron This name is unplaced name for the species in the family Ardeidae subfamily Ardeinae, . This species is found in Breeds in Madagascar, Réunion and Seychelles; spends non-breeding season in eastern mainland Africa.