Reddish Egret

Herons, Bitterns 👁 345 views Updated 2026-11-01

Reddish Egret (<em>Egretta rufescens</em>) is a species of Herons, Bitterns (<em>Ardeidae</em>) in the order Pelicans and Allies.

Overview

Reddish Egret (Egretta rufescens) is a species of Herons, Bitterns (Ardeidae) in the order Pelicans and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Egretta; binomial: Egretta rufescens; authority: (Gmelin, JF, 1789).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Nearctic and Middle America.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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