18,492 observationsNear Threatened
Reddish Egret
Egretta rufescens
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Pelecaniformes ›Family: Ardeidae ›Genus: Egretta
About
The reddish egret (Egretta rufescens) is a medium-sized heron. It is a resident breeder in Central America, The Bahamas, the Caribbean, the Gulf Coast of the United States, and Mexico. There is post-breeding dispersal to well north of the nesting range. In the past, this bird was a victim of the plume trade.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Reddish Egret is Egretta rufescens.
- The Reddish Egret has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
- Reddish Egret belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Reddish Egret belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Reddish Egret belongs to the class Aves.
- Reddish Egret belongs to the order Pelecaniformes.
- Reddish Egret belongs to the family Ardeidae.
- Reddish Egret belongs to the genus Egretta.