A photo of a Reddish Egret (Egretta rufescens)
Reddish Egret

Reddish Egret

Egretta rufescens

The reddish egret (Egretta rufescens) is a medium-sized heron. It is a resident breeder in Central America, The Bahamas, the Caribbean, the Gulf Coast of the United States, and Mexico. There is post-breeding dispersal to well north of the nesting range. In the past, this bird was a victim of the plume trade. According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, there are only 1,500 to 2,000 nesting pairs of reddish egrets in the United States — and most of these are in Texas. They are classified as "threatened" in Texas and receive special protection.
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A map showing the sighting location
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Kari Berglund
Thursday 09 Mar 2023 - 11:45am
United States
A map showing the sighting location
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Justin Reed
Friday 24 Feb 2023 - 8:48pm
United States
A photo of a Reddish Egret photographed in  Panama
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Cheryl Likes Birds
Thursday 23 Feb 2023 - 4:35pm
Panama
A photo of a Reddish Egret photographed in San Diego River--tidal mudflats United States
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Jacqueline Callan
Saturday 18 Feb 2023 - 8:15pm
United States
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