Medium Egret

Overview

Medium Egret (Ardea intermedia) is a species of Herons, Bitterns (Ardeidae) in the order Pelicans and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Ardea; binomial: Ardea intermedia; authority: Wagler, 1829.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Palearctic and the Oriental Region. Non-breeding range: to Ryukyu Is. (s Japan) and Philippines.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Change English name of Ardea intermedia from Intermediate Egret to Medium Egret to avoid confusion with the English name associated with the formerly recognized polytypic species. English name aligns with Clements/eBird.