Pacific reef heron
Species of bird / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Pacific reef-heron?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
The Pacific reef heron (Egretta sacra), also known as the eastern reef heron or eastern reef egret, is a species of heron found throughout southern Asia and Oceania. It occurs in two colour morphs with either slaty grey or pure white plumage. The sexes are similar in appearance.
Quick Facts Conservation status, Scientific classification ...
Pacific reef heron | |
---|---|
Dark morph | |
Light morph | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Aves |
Order: | Pelecaniformes |
Family: | Ardeidae |
Genus: | Egretta |
Species: | E. sacra |
Binomial name | |
Egretta sacra (Gmelin, 1789) | |
Close