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Ardeidae - Herons, Egrets, Bitterns

The birds in this family live in inland and coastal wetlands.

Most species in this family have long, pointed bills; long necks; short tails; and long legs. They eat fish, crustaceans, amphibians, and other aquatic animals.

Herons, egrets, and bitterns are found around the world. There are around 65 species of birds in this family.

  • The agami heron is found in lowland forests from southern Mexico to northern South America. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
    Agami Heron
    (Agamia agami)
    The agami heron is found in lowland forests from southern Mexico to northern South America. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
  • In the early 20th century, the long feathers of the great egret were used on ladies’ hats. The species was almost hunted into extinction. It is found in New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Great Egret
    (Ardea alba)
    In the early 20th century, the long feathers of the great egret were used on ladies’ hats. The species was almost hunted into extinction. It is found in New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The gray heron is the largest heron in Europe. It is also found in Africa and Asia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Gray Heron
    (Ardea cinerea)
    The gray heron is the largest heron in Europe. It is also found in Africa and Asia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Cocoi heron is found in South America. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Cocoi Heron
    (Ardea cocoi)
    The Cocoi heron is found in South America. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • At around 4-5 feet in height, Goliath herons are the largest of all living herons. It is found from Southern Egypt into South Africa and in isolated populations in the Middle East and India. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Goliath Heron
    (Ardea goliath)
    At around 4-5 feet in height, Goliath herons are the largest of all living herons. It is found from Southern Egypt into South Africa and in isolated populations in the Middle East and India. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The great blue heron is the largest heron in North America. It is found in New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Great Blue Heron
    (Ardea Herodias)
    The great blue heron is the largest heron in North America. It is found in New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Madagascar heron breeds only in Madagascar. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
    Madagascar Heron
    (Ardea humbloti)
    The Madagascar heron breeds only in Madagascar. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
  • The white-bellied heron is found from the eastern Himalayan foothills in Bhutan and north-east India to the hills of Bangladesh, and north Myanmar. IUCN Redlist Status: Critically Endangered
    White-Bellied Heron
    (Ardea insignis)
    The white-bellied heron is found from the eastern Himalayan foothills in Bhutan and north-east India to the hills of Bangladesh, and north Myanmar. IUCN Redlist Status: Critically Endangered
  • The intermediate egret is found across Africa south of the Sahara, as well as in South and Southeast Asia, to China, Japan, New Guinea, and Australia IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Intermediate Egret
    (Ardea intermedia)
    The intermediate egret is found across Africa south of the Sahara, as well as in South and Southeast Asia, to China, Japan, New Guinea, and Australia IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The black-headed heron is found in Sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal to Eritrea and south to South Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Black-Headed Heron
    (Ardea melanocephala)
    The black-headed heron is found in Sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal to Eritrea and south to South Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The white-necked heron is found across Australia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    White-Necked Heron
    (Ardea pacifica)
    The white-necked heron is found across Australia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The purple heron is found across Asia and Africa and in parts of Europe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Purple Heron
    (Ardea purpurea)
    The purple heron is found across Asia and Africa and in parts of Europe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The great-billed heron is found in Australia, Brunei Darussalam, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Great-Billed Heron
    (Ardea sumatrana)
    The great-billed heron is found in Australia, Brunei Darussalam, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Chinese pond-heron is found in Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, Laos, , Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Chinese Pond-Heron
    (Ardeola bacchus)
    The Chinese pond-heron is found in Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, Laos, , Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Indian pond-heron breeds from southern Iran and east to India, Burma, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Indian Pond-Heron
    (Ardeola grayii)
    The Indian pond-heron breeds from southern Iran and east to India, Burma, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Malagasy Pond-heron is found in Madagascar and the Seychelles. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
    Malagasy Pond-Heron
    (Ardeola idae)
    The Malagasy Pond-heron is found in Madagascar and the Seychelles. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
  • The squacco heron is named for its piercing ‘squawk’ call. It is found in Europe, Asia, and Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Squacco Heron
    (Ardeola ralloides)
    The squacco heron is named for its piercing ‘squawk’ call. It is found in Europe, Asia, and Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The rufous-bellied heron is found in Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Rufous-Bellied Heron
    (Ardeola rufiventris)
    The rufous-bellied heron is found in Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Javan pond-heron is found in Cambodi, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Javan Pond-Heron
    (Ardeola speciosa)
    The Javan pond-heron is found in Cambodi, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • During the breeding season, the American Bittern ranges from the Mid-United States to northern Canada. It is found in New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    American Bittern
    (Botaurus lentiginosus)
    During the breeding season, the American Bittern ranges from the Mid-United States to northern Canada. It is found in New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The pinnated bittern is found in shallow freshwater marshes and lake edges from Mexico to Argentina.IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Pinnated Bittern
    (Botaurus pinnatus)
    The pinnated bittern is found in shallow freshwater marshes and lake edges from Mexico to Argentina.IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Australasian bittern is found in the wetlands of southern Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
    Australasian Bittern
    (Botaurus poiciloptilus)
    The Australasian bittern is found in the wetlands of southern Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
  • The great bittern is more likely to be heard than seen. During the mating season, the male's booming call can be heard up to a mile away. It is found in Europe, Asia, and Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Great Bittern
    (Botaurus stellaris)
    The great bittern is more likely to be heard than seen. During the mating season, the male's booming call can be heard up to a mile away. It is found in Europe, Asia, and Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The cattle egret is native to Africa and Asia. It made its own way to other continents and was first reported in the United States in 1941. It is found in New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Cattle Egret
    (Bubulcus ibis)
    The cattle egret is native to Africa and Asia. It made its own way to other continents and was first reported in the United States in 1941. It is found in New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The green heron breeds in most of the eastern United States from the Canadian border south to the Gulf of Mexico and west to the Great Plains. On the Pacific coast, it breeds from British Columbia south to California and Arizona. It is found in New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Green Heron
    (Butorides striata)
    The green heron breeds in most of the eastern United States from the Canadian border south to the Gulf of Mexico and west to the Great Plains. On the Pacific coast, it breeds from British Columbia south to California and Arizona. It is found in New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The striated heron is also known as the green-backed heron. It is found in Central and South America, Asia, Africa, and Australia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Striated Heron
    (Butorides striata)
    The striated heron is also known as the green-backed heron. It is found in Central and South America, Asia, Africa, and Australia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The white-backed night-heron is found across much of Sub-Saharan Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    White-Backed Night-Heron
    (Calherodius leuconotus)
    The white-backed night-heron is found across much of Sub-Saharan Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The boat-billed heron has a large flat bill. It is found from Mexico to South America. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Boat-Billed Heron
    (Cochlearius cochlearius)
    The boat-billed heron has a large flat bill. It is found from Mexico to South America. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The black heron is found in sub-Saharan Africa. It uses its wings to create a shady spot that attracts fish! IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Black Heron
    (Egretta ardesiaca)
    The black heron is found in sub-Saharan Africa. It uses its wings to create a shady spot that attracts fish! IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • In the U.S., the little blue Heron is found along the Atlantic coast from Massachusetts to Florida, but it is most abundant along the Gulf of Mexico. It is found in New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Little Blue Heron
    (Egretta caerulea)
    In the U.S., the little blue Heron is found along the Atlantic coast from Massachusetts to Florida, but it is most abundant along the Gulf of Mexico. It is found in New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Chinese egret breeds in Russia, North Korea, South Korea, and mainland China. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Chinese Egret
    (Egretta eulophotes)
    The Chinese egret breeds in Russia, North Korea, South Korea, and mainland China. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The little egret is usually found in large wetland areas. It is found in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia/Oceania. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Little Egret
    (Egretta garzetta)
    The little egret is usually found in large wetland areas. It is found in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia/Oceania. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The western reef-egret is native to Africa and Asia, but vagrant individuals have been recorded as far away as the Caribbean and North America. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Western Reef-Egret
    (Egretta gularis)
    The western reef-egret is native to Africa and Asia, but vagrant individuals have been recorded as far away as the Caribbean and North America. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The white-faced heron is found in Australia, Christmas Island, Fiji, Indonesia, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Norfolk Island, Papua New Guinea, and Timor-Leste. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    White-Faced Heron
    (Egretta novaehollandiae)
    The white-faced heron is found in Australia, Christmas Island, Fiji, Indonesia, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Norfolk Island, Papua New Guinea, and Timor-Leste. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The pied heron is found in Indonesia and northern Australia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Pied Heron
    (Egretta picata)
    The pied heron is found in Indonesia and northern Australia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • In the U.S., the reddish egret is found on the Gulf Coast in Texas and Louisiana and in the Gulf and Atlantic coasts of southern Florida. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
    Reddish Egret
    (Egretta rufescens)
    In the U.S., the reddish egret is found on the Gulf Coast in Texas and Louisiana and in the Gulf and Atlantic coasts of southern Florida. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
  • The Pacific reef egret comes in a dark morph and a light morph. It is found in Asia and Australia/Oceania. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Pacific Reef-Egret
    (Egretta sacra)
    The Pacific reef egret comes in a dark morph and a light morph. It is found in Asia and Australia/Oceania. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The snowy egret is found throughout North, Central, and South America as well as the Caribbean. It is found in New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Snowy Egret
    (Egretta thula)
    The snowy egret is found throughout North, Central, and South America as well as the Caribbean. It is found in New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The tricolored heron is also known as the Louisiana heron. The tricolored heron breeds in southeastern New Mexico and Texas, on the Gulf Coast, and on the Atlantic Coast from Florida to New Jersey. It is sometimes seen in New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Tricolored Heron
    (Egretta tricolor)
    The tricolored heron is also known as the Louisiana heron. The tricolored heron breeds in southeastern New Mexico and Texas, on the Gulf Coast, and on the Atlantic Coast from Florida to New Jersey. It is sometimes seen in New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The slaty egret is found in Zambia, Botswana, and northern Namibia. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
    Slaty Egret
    (Egretta vinaceigula)
    The slaty egret is found in Zambia, Botswana, and northern Namibia. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
  • The Japanese night-heron is a small, stocky heron found in East Asia. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
    Japanese Night-Heron
    (Gorsachius goisagi)
    The Japanese night-heron is a small, stocky heron found in East Asia. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
  • The Malayan night-heron is found in Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Malayan Night-Heron
    (Gorsachius melanolophus)
    The Malayan night-heron is found in Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The cinnamon bittern is found in Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, the Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Cinnamon Bittern
    (Ixobrychus cinnamomeus)
    The cinnamon bittern is found in Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, the Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • Schrenck's bittern is found in Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Schrenck's Bittern
    (Ixobrychus eurhythmus)
    Schrenck's bittern is found in Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The least bittern breeds in the central and eastern United States. It winters in Florida, Mexico, and Central and South America. It is found in New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Least Bittern
    (Ixobrychus exilis)
    The least bittern breeds in the central and eastern United States. It winters in Florida, Mexico, and Central and South America. It is found in New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The black bittern is found in Australia, Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Singapore, the Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Black Bittern
    (Ixobrychus flavicollis)
    The black bittern is found in Australia, Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Singapore, the Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The stripe-backed bittern is found in South America. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Stripe-Backed Bittern
    (Ixobrychus involucris)
    The stripe-backed bittern is found in South America. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The little bittern is found in Asia, Africa, and Europe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Little Bittern
    (Ixobrychus minutus)
    The little bittern is found in Asia, Africa, and Europe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The New Zealand little bittern was once found in New Zealand. It became extinct sometime before 1900. IUCN Redlist Status: Extinct
    New Zealand Little Bittern
    (Ixobrychus novaezelandiae)
    The New Zealand little bittern was once found in New Zealand. It became extinct sometime before 1900. IUCN Redlist Status: Extinct
  • The yellow bittern is found in freshwater marshes in Asia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Yellow Bittern
    (Ixobrychus sinensis)
    The yellow bittern is found in freshwater marshes in Asia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The dwarf bittern is a small heron found across much of Sub-Saharan Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Dwarf Bittern
    (Ixobrychus sturmii)
    The dwarf bittern is a small heron found across much of Sub-Saharan Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The yellow-crowned night heron breeds from southern New England south to Florida and west to Texas. It also breeds along the Mississippi River. It is also found in Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America. It is sometimes seen in New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Yellow-Crowned Night Heron
    (Nyctanassa violacea)
    The yellow-crowned night heron breeds from southern New England south to Florida and west to Texas. It also breeds along the Mississippi River. It is also found in Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America. It is sometimes seen in New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The rufous night-heron is also known as the Nankeen night-heron. It is found in Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Christmas Island, Indonesia, Malaysia, Micronesia, New Caledonia, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Solomon Islands, and Timor-Leste. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Rufous Night-Heron
    (Nycticorax caledonicus)
    The rufous night-heron is also known as the Nankeen night-heron. It is found in Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Christmas Island, Indonesia, Malaysia, Micronesia, New Caledonia, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Solomon Islands, and Timor-Leste. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The black-crowned night-heron is one of the most common herons in the northern United States. It is found in New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Black-Crowned Night Heron
    (Nycticorax nycticorax)
    The black-crowned night-heron is one of the most common herons in the northern United States. It is found in New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The White-eared night-heron is found in China and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
    White-Eared Night-Heron
    (Oroanassa magnifica)
    The White-eared night-heron is found in China and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
  • The capped heron is found in Central and South America. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Capped Heron
    (Pilherodius pileatus)
    The capped heron is found in Central and South America. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The whistling heron is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Whistling Heron
    (Syrigma sibilatrix)
    The whistling heron is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The white-crested tiger-heron is found in rainforests in equatorial Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    White-Crested Tiger-Heron
    (Tigriornis leucolopha)
    The white-crested tiger-heron is found in rainforests in equatorial Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The fasciated tiger-heron is found along rocky streams and rivers in subtropical forests in southern Central America and northern and central South America. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Fasciated Tiger-Heron
    (Tigrisoma fasciatum)
    The fasciated tiger-heron is found along rocky streams and rivers in subtropical forests in southern Central America and northern and central South America. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The rufescent tiger-heron is found from southern Mexico south to Argentina. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Rufescent Tiger-Heron
    (Tigrisoma lineatum)
    The rufescent tiger-heron is found from southern Mexico south to Argentina. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The bare-throated tiger-heron is found from Mexico south to northern Peru and Argentina. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Bare-Throated Tiger-Heron
    (Tigrisoma mexicanum)
    The bare-throated tiger-heron is found from Mexico south to northern Peru and Argentina. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The zigzag heron is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Zigzag Heron
    (Zebrilus undulatus)
    The zigzag heron is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern

Did You Know?

Most of the birds in this family, like hte snowy egret, have long necks; short tails; long, pointed bills; and long legs.
Most of the birds in this family, like hte snowy egret, have long necks; short tails; long, pointed bills; and long legs.

World Status Key

Status and range is taken from IUCN Redlist

Least Concern
Near Threatened
Vulnerable
Endangered
Critically Endangered
Extinct in the Wild
Extinct
Not Enough Data

U.S. Status Key

Status taken from US Fish and Wildlife

Threatened in US
Endangered in US
Introduced

NH Status Key

Status taken from NH Fish and Game

Threatened in NH
Endangered in NH
Breeds in NH (birds)

Location Key

Africa
Asia
Australia/Oceania
Europe
North/Central America
south america alt
South America

New Hampshire Species

American Bittern - Botaurus lentiginosusLeast ConcernNorth/Central America
Black-Crowned Night Heron - Nycticorax nycticoraxLeast ConcernNorth/Central AmericaEuropeAsiaAfrica
Cattle Egret - Bubulcus ibisLeast ConcernNorth/Central AmericaSouth AmericaEuropeAsiaAfricaAustralia/Oceania
Great Blue Heron - Ardea herodiasLeast ConcernNorth/Central America
Great Egret - Ardea albaLeast ConcernNorth/Central AmericaSouth AmericaEuropeAsiaAfricaAustralia/Oceania
Green Heron - Butorides virescensLeast ConcernNorth/Central AmericaSouth AmericaEuropeAsiaAfricaAustralia/Oceania
Least Bittern - Ixobrychus exilisLeast ConcernNorth/Central AmericaSouth America
Little Blue Heron - Egretta caeruleaLeast ConcernNorth/Central AmericaSouth America
Snowy Egret - Egretta thulaLeast ConcernNorth/Central AmericaSouth America
Tricolored Heron - Egretta tricolorLeast ConcernNorth/Central AmericaSouth America
Yellow-Crowned Night Heron - Nyctanassa violaceaLeast ConcernNorth/Central AmericaSouth America

Other Species Around the World

Reddish Egret - Egretta rufescensNear ThreatenedNorth/Central AmericaSouth America

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