About the Pacific Reef-Heron
The Pacific Reef-Heron (Egretta sacra) is a species of bird in the Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns family (Ardeidae), within the order Pelecaniformes. This family contains 74 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code pacreh1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns (Ardeidae) |
| Species | Egretta sacra |
| Species Codes | pacreh1, PARE, PREG, PARH, PRHE, REHE, EREG |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pacific Reef-Heron belong to?
The Pacific Reef-Heron (Egretta sacra) belongs to the Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns family (Ardeidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
How can I identify the Pacific Reef-Heron?
The Pacific Reef-Heron is a member of the Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Pacific Reef-Heron sighting?
You can log sightings of Pacific Reef-Heron on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pacreh1, or on iNaturalist.