About the Whistling Heron
The whistling heron is a medium-sized, often terrestrial heron of South America. It is the only species placed in the genus Syrigma. There are two subspecies, the southern S. s. sibilatrix and the northern S. s. fostersmithi.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns (Ardeidae) |
| Species | Syrigma sibilatrix |
| Species Codes | whiher1, WHHE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Whistling Heron belong to?
The Whistling Heron (Syrigma sibilatrix) belongs to the Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns family (Ardeidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
How can I identify the Whistling Heron?
The whistling heron is a medium-sized, often terrestrial heron of South America. It is the only species placed in the genus Syrigma. There are two subspecies, the southern S. s. sibilatrix and the northern S. s. fostersmithi....
Where can I report a Whistling Heron sighting?
You can log sightings of Whistling Heron on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whiher1, or on iNaturalist.
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