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Yellow-billed Egret

Ardea brachyrhyncha

Taxonomy

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

About

The yellow-billed egret (Ardea brachyrhyncha) is a species of heron, a medium sized heron. This species is found in Sub-Saharan Africa. Until 2023 the yellow-billed egret was regarded as a subspecies of the intermediate egret (A. (i.) intermedia) of Asia, as was the plumed egret (A. (i.) plumifera) of Australia and Oceania.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yellow-billed Egret?
The scientific name of Yellow-billed Egret is Ardea brachyrhyncha.
What is the conservation status of Yellow-billed Egret?
The Yellow-billed Egret has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Yellow-billed Egret belong to?
Yellow-billed Egret belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Yellow-billed Egret belong to?
Yellow-billed Egret belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Yellow-billed Egret belong to?
Yellow-billed Egret belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Yellow-billed Egret belong to?
Yellow-billed Egret belongs to the order Pelecaniformes.
What family does Yellow-billed Egret belong to?
Yellow-billed Egret belongs to the family Ardeidae.
What genus does Yellow-billed Egret belong to?
Yellow-billed Egret belongs to the genus Ardea.