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Africa
Rusty Egret
Butorides garzetta
About this species
The Rusty Egret (Ardeidae) is widely distributed across Africa, where it favours wetland environments and plays a key role in its ecosystem.
The Rusty Egret is part of the order Pelecaniformes and the Ardeidae family. Its preferred habitat is wetland, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Least Concern, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of Africa.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Ardeidae family and Pelecaniformes order.