About the Tricolored Heron
The tricolored heron, formerly known as the Louisiana heron, is a small species of heron native to coastal parts of the Americas. The species is more solitary than other species of heron in the Americas and eats a diet consisting mostly of small fish.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns (Ardeidae) |
| Species | Egretta tricolor |
| Species Codes | triher, TRHE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tricolored Heron belong to?
The Tricolored Heron (Egretta tricolor) belongs to the Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns family (Ardeidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
How can I identify the Tricolored Heron?
The tricolored heron, formerly known as the Louisiana heron, is a small species of heron native to coastal parts of the Americas. The species is more solitary than other species of heron in the Americas and eats a diet consisting mostly of small fish....
Where can I report a Tricolored Heron sighting?
You can log sightings of Tricolored Heron on eBird (ebird.org) using species code triher, or on iNaturalist.
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