Intermediate Egret [Ardea intermedia]
Description
The Intermediate Egret is a medium-sized heron. It is a resident breeder from east Africa across tropical southern Asia to Australia. It often nests in colonies with other herons, usually on platforms of sticks in trees or shrubs. It feeds in shallow water, spearing fish, frogs, and insects with its long, sharp bill.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Birds
Aves
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| Order |
Pelicans and Relatives
Pelecaniformes
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| Family |
Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns
Ardeidae
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| Genus |
Egrets
Egretta
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