The document describes several species of herons found around the world. The Malayan night heron is found across South and Southeast Asia and parts of Oceania. The black-crowned night heron is found throughout much of the world except the coldest regions and Australasia. The Indian pond heron is native to South Asia. The Chinese pond heron is one of six species of pond herons found in Asia. The grey heron is found across temperate Europe, Asia and parts of Africa. The white-bellied heron is found in parts of the Himalayas and is critically endangered.