About the Goliath Heron
The Goliath heron, also known as the giant heron, is a very large wading bird in the heron family, Ardeidae. It is primarily found in sub-Saharan Africa, with smaller, declining numbers in Southwest and South Asia. Asian records are now very rare, but it is still known as an occasional vagrant.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns (Ardeidae) |
| Species | Ardea goliath |
| Species Codes | golher1, GOHE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Goliath Heron belong to?
The Goliath Heron (Ardea goliath) belongs to the Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns family (Ardeidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
How can I identify the Goliath Heron?
The Goliath heron, also known as the giant heron, is a very large wading bird in the heron family, Ardeidae. It is primarily found in sub-Saharan Africa, with smaller, declining numbers in Southwest and South Asia. Asian records are now very rare, but it is still known as an occasional vagrant....
Where can I report a Goliath Heron sighting?
You can log sightings of Goliath Heron on eBird (ebird.org) using species code golher1, or on iNaturalist.
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