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Vulnerable

Herons, Pelicans & Ibises

Chinese Egret

Egretta eulophotes

Chinese Egret (Egretta eulophotes) — Herons, Pelicans & Ibises of Europe & Northern Asia.

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The Chinese Egret (Egretta eulophotes) is a member of the Ardeidae family found in Europe & Northern Asia. Adults weigh 462 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.

Conservation status

IUCN Red List

VU Vulnerable

Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.

Where it fits

Class Aves
Order Pelecaniformes
Family Ardeidae Herons, Bitterns
Genus Egretta
Species eulophotes

Where it lives

Coastal Russian Far East and Korean Pen. to eastern China

Europe & Northern Asia

Quick facts

Weight: 462 g
Diet: Aquatic hunters
Family: Ardeidae
Order: Pelecaniformes
Habitat: Wetland, lake & coast

How to identify

Similar birds

Least Concern

Biology & behaviour

Diet

The Chinese Egret hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.

Behaviour

A bird of coastal habitats, it forages mainly on the ground.

Migration

The Chinese Egret is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.

The Chinese Egret (Egretta eulophotes) is a species of bird in the Ardeidae family, part of the order Pelecaniformes. It is found across Europe & Northern Asia. Its distribution covers PAL coastal Russian Far East and Korean Pen. to e China.

It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 462 g, with a wing length of about 25.1 cm and a tail of around 8.6 cm.

It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.

Its mapped global range covers an estimated 114,000 km².

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Chinese Egret?

The Chinese Egret is a large bird that weighs around 462 g.

Where does the Chinese Egret live?

The Chinese Egret is found across Europe & Northern Asia with a range covering PAL coastal Russian Far East and Korean Pen. to e China, where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.

What family does the Chinese Egret belong to?

The Chinese Egret (Egretta eulophotes) belongs to the Ardeidae family, in the order Pelecaniformes.

What does the Chinese Egret eat?

The Chinese Egret hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.

Does the Chinese Egret migrate?

The Chinese Egret is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.

Is the Chinese Egret endangered?

It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.

How large is the Chinese Egret's range?

The Chinese Egret has a mapped global range of about 114,000 km².