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Snowy Egret

Egretta thula

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Pelecaniformes ›Family: Ardeidae ›Genus: Egretta

About

The snowy egret (Egretta thula) is a small white heron. The genus name comes from the Provençal French for the little egret aigrette, a diminutive of aigron, "heron". The species name thula is the Araucano for the Black-necked Swan, applied to this species in error by Chilean naturalist Juan Ignacio Molina in 1782.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Snowy Egret?
The scientific name of Snowy Egret is Egretta thula.
What kingdom does Snowy Egret belong to?
Snowy Egret belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Snowy Egret belong to?
Snowy Egret belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Snowy Egret belong to?
Snowy Egret belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Snowy Egret belong to?
Snowy Egret belongs to the order Pelecaniformes.
What family does Snowy Egret belong to?
Snowy Egret belongs to the family Ardeidae.
What genus does Snowy Egret belong to?
Snowy Egret belongs to the genus Egretta.