351,782 observationsLeast Concern
Great Egret
Ardea alba
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Aves βΊOrder: Pelecaniformes βΊFamily: Ardeidae βΊGenus: Ardea
About
The great egret (Ardea alba), also known as the common egret, large egret or (in the Old World) great white egret or great white heron is a large, widely distributed egret, with four subspecies found in Asia, Africa, the Americas, and southern Europe. Distributed across most of the tropical and warmer temperate regions of the world. It builds tree nests in colonies close to water.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Great Egret is Ardea alba.
- Great Egret belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Great Egret belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Great Egret belongs to the class Aves.
- Great Egret belongs to the order Pelecaniformes.
- Great Egret belongs to the family Ardeidae.
- Great Egret belongs to the genus Ardea.