About the Lava Heron
The lava heron, also known as the Galápagos heron, is a species of heron endemic to the Galápagos Islands of Ecuador. It is considered by some authorities — including the American Ornithological Society and BirdLife International — to be a subspecies of the striated heron, and was formerly "lumped" with this species and the green heron as the green-backed heron.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns (Ardeidae) |
| Species | Butorides sundevalli |
| Species Codes | strher3, STRH, STHE, LAHE, GBHE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Lava Heron belong to?
The Lava Heron (Butorides sundevalli) belongs to the Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns family (Ardeidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
How can I identify the Lava Heron?
The lava heron, also known as the Galápagos heron, is a species of heron endemic to the Galápagos Islands of Ecuador. It is considered by some authorities — including the American Ornithological Society and BirdLife International — to be a subspecies of the striated heron, and was formerly \"lumped\" ...
Where can I report a Lava Heron sighting?
You can log sightings of Lava Heron on eBird (ebird.org) using species code strher3, or on iNaturalist.
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