Chinese egret

Egretta eulophotes

Family: heron Order: Pelecaniformes Conservation: Vulnerable
Chinese egret

About the Chinese egret

The Chinese egret or Swinhoe's egret (Egretta eulophotes) is a threatened species of egret from east Asia, first described by Robert Swinhoe in 1860.

Fun Facts About Chinese egret

  • The Chinese egret or Swinhoe's egret (Egretta eulophotes) is a threatened species of egret from east Asia, first described by Robert Swinhoe in 1860.

Conservation Status

The Chinese egret is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. This species faces threats that could impact its population if conservation measures are not maintained.

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Taxonomy & Classification

OrderPelecaniformes
Familyheron
GenusEgretta
SpeciesEgretta eulophotes

Range & Habitat

Range map of Chinese egret

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