Ardea intermedia
Intermediate Egret
©Ceri Pearce: Intermediate Egret in swamp behind Watson's Bay, Lizard Island
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Pelecaniformes
Family
Ardeidae
Genus
Ardea
Species
Ardea intermedia
Colours
Distinguishing features
Distinguishing features still need to be specified.
Size
- Size data has not been obtained.
Wingspan
- Wingspan data is not yet available.
Synonyms
Similar taxa
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Animalia:
Eastern Reef Egret (species: Egretta sacra)
is generally stockier than the Intermediate Egret, has a shorter neck and shorter, thicker legs.
Comments
This appears to be the first record of this species at Lizard Island. Ceri Pearce is an experienced birdwatcher.
by Anne Hoggett
Distribution
©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution
