Medium egret
| Medium egret | |
|---|---|
| In Thrissur, India | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Pelecaniformes |
| Family: | Ardeidae |
| Genus: | Ardea |
| Species: | A. intermedia |
| Binomial name | |
| Ardea intermedia Wagler, 1829 | |
Breeding range Year-round range Wintering range Present during migration | |
| Synonyms | |
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The medium egret (Ardea intermedia), median egret, smaller egret or intermediate egret, is a medium-sized heron. Some taxonomists put the species in the genus Egretta or Mesophoyx. It is a resident breeder in southern and eastern Asia.