About the White-eared Night Heron
The white-eared night heron is a species of heron in the family Ardeidae. It was once thought to be only found in southern China and in northern Vietnam. However, its range is actually significantly larger as in the 2010s and 2020s has been recently discovered in Cambodia, India and Bangladesh.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns (Ardeidae) |
| Species | Oroanassa magnifica |
| Species Codes | wenher1, WENH |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-eared Night Heron belong to?
The White-eared Night Heron (Oroanassa magnifica) belongs to the Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns family (Ardeidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
What is the conservation status of the White-eared Night Heron?
The White-eared Night Heron is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the White-eared Night Heron?
The white-eared night heron is a species of heron in the family Ardeidae. It was once thought to be only found in southern China and in northern Vietnam. However, its range is actually significantly larger as in the 2010s and 2020s has been recently discovered in Cambodia, India and Bangladesh....
Where can I report a White-eared Night Heron sighting?
You can log sightings of White-eared Night Heron on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wenher1, or on iNaturalist.
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