Western Reef Heron
Western Reef Heron · BirdGacha
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Illustration · not to scale
- Body Mass
- 312 g
- Diet
- Aquatic prey
- Migration
- Partially migratory
⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale
Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 110).
Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 74).
* These descriptions interpret game abilities, not measured physical strength. Generated scores use body mass, rarity and balancing rules; legacy cards retain manual values.
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
A playable recording is not currently available for this species.
🌍 Range & Habitat
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
- Egretta gularis gularis
coastal w Africa
- Egretta gularis schistacea
coastal ne Africa to w India and Sri Lanka
Frequently asked questions
What is its scientific name?
Egretta gularis
Which family does it belong to?
Herons, Bitterns (Ardeidae)
Where is it found?
Africa & Palearctic & Oriental: Western Africa & Northeastern Africa to Western India and Sri Lanka
Sources & credits
📖 Open Full Article on Wikipedia- IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗
- AVONET ↗
- Bird illustration credits ↗ · huashu-bird-sticker · PolyForm-Shield-1.0.0
- Illustration reference ↗ · · Macaulay Library terms
