About the Black Heron
The black heron, also known as the black egret, is an African heron. It uses its wings to form a canopy when fishing.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns (Ardeidae) |
| Species | Egretta ardesiaca |
| Species Codes | blaher1, BLHE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black Heron belong to?
The Black Heron (Egretta ardesiaca) belongs to the Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns family (Ardeidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
How can I identify the Black Heron?
The black heron, also known as the black egret, is an African heron. It uses its wings to form a canopy when fishing....
Where can I report a Black Heron sighting?
You can log sightings of Black Heron on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blaher1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Pelecaniformes
Order
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Species in Family
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