About the Pacific Reef-Heron
The Pacific reef heron, 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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns (Ardeidae) |
| Species | Egretta sacra |
| Species Codes | pacreh1, PARE, PREG, PRHE, PARH, REHE, EREG |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pacific Reef-Heron belong to?
The Pacific Reef-Heron (Egretta sacra) belongs to the Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns family (Ardeidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
How can I identify the Pacific Reef-Heron?
The Pacific reef heron, 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....
Where can I report a Pacific Reef-Heron sighting?
You can log sightings of Pacific Reef-Heron on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pacreh1, or on iNaturalist.
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