About the Chinese Egret
The Chinese egret or Swinhoe's egret is a threatened species of egret from east Asia, first described by Robert Swinhoe in 1860.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns (Ardeidae) |
| Species | Egretta eulophotes |
| Species Codes | chiegr, CHEG |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chinese Egret belong to?
The Chinese Egret (Egretta eulophotes) belongs to the Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns family (Ardeidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
What is the conservation status of the Chinese Egret?
The Chinese Egret is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Chinese Egret?
The Chinese egret or Swinhoe's egret is a threatened species of egret from east Asia, first described by Robert Swinhoe in 1860....
Where can I report a Chinese Egret sighting?
You can log sightings of Chinese Egret on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chiegr, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Pelecaniformes
Order
74
Species in Family
1,025
iNat Observations
VU
IUCN Status
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