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Eastern Cattle Egret

Ardea coromanda

Eastern Cattle Egret (Ardea coromanda) — Herons, Pelicans & Ibises of South & Southeast Asia.

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The Eastern Cattle Egret (Ardea coromanda) is a member of the Ardeidae family found in South & Southeast Asia.

Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Pelecaniformes
  3. Family Ardeidae Herons, Bitterns
  4. Genus Ardea
  5. Species coromanda

Where it lives

Southern, eastern Asia and Australasia

Quick facts

Family
Ardeidae
Order
Pelecaniformes

Biology & behaviour

The Eastern Cattle Egret (Ardea coromanda) belongs to the Ardeidae family of the order Pelecaniformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR s, e Asia and Australasia.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Eastern Cattle Egret live?

The Eastern Cattle Egret is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR s, e Asia and Australasia.

What family does the Eastern Cattle Egret belong to?

The Eastern Cattle Egret (Ardea coromanda) belongs to the Ardeidae family, in the order Pelecaniformes.

Conservation

Not Evaluated

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