Uncommon passage migrant and winter visitor. One of the largest of the fish-eating coastal herons.
Where in Kuwait
Small numbers are seen along the Jahra Bay coastline, on inland pools and occasionally in well irrigated farmlands.
In the world
All populations of this species undergo post-breeding dispersive movements. The Western Palearctic population has been increasing as protected breeding colonies have expanded. Outside of the breeding season the species may feed solitarily or in small loose groups.
Pollution along the coast where it primarily feeds on migration. This species was persecuted many years ago for the plume trade (thankfully this is no longer a threat).