Egrets [Egretta]

Description

Egretta is a genus of medium-sized herons known as egrets, characterized by their slender bodies, long necks, and long legs. Members of this genus are often bright white, with some species exhibiting colorful plumage during the breeding season. They inhabit a wide range of wetland habitats, feeding on fish, amphibians, and insects.

Species
Great Egret [Ardea alba]
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Intermediate Egret [Ardea intermedia]
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Chinese Egret [Egretta eulophotes]
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Little Egret [Egretta garzetta]
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Western Reef Egret [Egretta gularis]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Birds
Aves
Order Pelicans and Relatives
Pelecaniformes
Family Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns
Ardeidae
Statistics
  • Species 5