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Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

Taxonomy

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

About

The tricolored heron (Egretta tricolor), formerly known in North America as the Louisiana heron, is a small heron. It is a resident breeder from the Gulf states of the United States and northern Mexico south through Central America and the Caribbean to central Brazil and Peru. There is some post-breeding dispersal to well north of the nesting range.

Frequently Asked Questions

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