About the Plumed Egret
The plumed egret is a species of heron native to Australia and Oceania. Previously this species was regarded as a subspecies of the intermediate egret alongside the Asian intermediate egret and the African yellow-billed egret.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns (Ardeidae) |
| Species | Ardea plumifera |
| Species Codes | integr2, PLEG |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Plumed Egret belong to?
The Plumed Egret (Ardea plumifera) belongs to the Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns family (Ardeidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
How can I identify the Plumed Egret?
The plumed egret is a species of heron native to Australia and Oceania. Previously this species was regarded as a subspecies of the intermediate egret alongside the Asian intermediate egret and the African yellow-billed egret....
Where can I report a Plumed Egret sighting?
You can log sightings of Plumed Egret on eBird (ebird.org) using species code integr2, or on iNaturalist.
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