About the Slaty Egret
The slaty egret is a small, dark egret found in southern Africa. It is one of the species to which the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA) applies. It is classified as Vulnerable, the biggest threat being habitat loss.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns (Ardeidae) |
| Species | Egretta vinaceigula |
| Species Codes | slaegr1, SLEG |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Slaty Egret belong to?
The Slaty Egret (Egretta vinaceigula) belongs to the Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns family (Ardeidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
What is the conservation status of the Slaty Egret?
The Slaty Egret is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Slaty Egret?
The slaty egret is a small, dark egret found in southern Africa. It is one of the species to which the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA) applies. It is classified as Vulnerable, the biggest threat being habitat loss....
Where can I report a Slaty Egret sighting?
You can log sightings of Slaty Egret on eBird (ebird.org) using species code slaegr1, or on iNaturalist.
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