Western Reef Heron

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Western Reef Heron (<em>Egretta gularis</em>) is a species of Herons, Bitterns (<em>Ardeidae</em>) in the order Pelicans and Allies.

Overview

Western Reef Heron (Egretta gularis) is a species of Herons, Bitterns (Ardeidae) in the order Pelicans and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Egretta; binomial: Egretta gularis; authority: (Bosc, 1792).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa, the Palearctic and the Oriental Region.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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