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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Pelecaniformes Ardeidae

Pacific Reef Heron

Egretta sacra

Pacific Reef Heron · BirdGacha

2597 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
57–66 cm
Body Mass
502 g
Wingspan
95 cm
Diet
Aquatic prey
Migration
Partially migratory

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 95

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 95).

DEF 69

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 69).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Oriental & Australasia: coastal Southern Bangladesh and Andaman Is. to Ryukyu Is. (Southern Japan) & Australasia (except Southern outlying is.) & Melanesia to Tuamotu Arch. (Eastern Polynesia) Habitat: Coastal
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Egretta sacra sacra

    coastal s Bangladesh and Andaman Is. to Ryukyu Is. (s Japan), Australasia (except s outlying is.), Melanesia (except New Caledonia) to Tuamotu Arch. (e Polynesia)

  • Egretta sacra albolineata

    New Caledonia including Loyalty Is.

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Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Egretta sacra

Which family does it belong to?

Herons, Bitterns (Ardeidae)

Where is it found?

Oriental & Australasia: coastal Southern Bangladesh and Andaman Is. to Ryukyu Is. (Southern Japan) & Australasia (except Southern outlying is.) & Melanesia to Tuamotu Arch. (Eastern Polynesia)

Sources & credits

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