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.

A stocky egret that is larger than Eastern Cattle and Little Egrets, but smaller than the Great Egret. Often confusing and difficult to identify, this bird is truly intermediate between potential confusion species.

Oct 24, 2023 · Medium Egret (Ardea intermedia), version 1.0. In Birds of the World (N. D. Sly and S. M. Billerman, Editors). Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, USA. https://doi.org/10.2173/bow.integr1.01

Apr 7, 2025 · The Intermediate Egret is also called the Median Egret. It is a medium-sized heron species known for its dazzling white plumage and slender body. Its size is between the smaller little egret and the larger great egret.

Range: Found from sub-Saharan Africa, Indian subcontinent, southern China, Korea, Japan, Indochina, Indonesia to Australia with most northerly populations winter to Southeast Asia. Taxonomy: Monotypic.

The intermediate egret, median egret, smaller egret, or yellow-billed egret (Ardea intermedia) is a medium-sized heron. Some taxonomists put the species in the genus Egretta or Mesophoyx. It is a resident breeder from east Africa across the Indian subcontinent to …

Mar 19, 2018 · What’s the difference between the Little Egret, Intermediate Egret, and Great Egret? The Little Egret (Egretta garzetta), the Intermediate Egret (Ardea intermedia or Mesophoyx intermedia), and the Great Egret (Ardea alba melanorhynchos or Casmerodius albus melanorhynchos) have all white plumage (feathers).

The Medium Egret (Ardea intermedia) is a captivating bird that gracefully walks the edges of wetlands, marshlands, and shores across various regions. With its

The medium egret (), also known as the intermediate egret, is a white heron found across the warmer regions of Asia, from South Asia, through Southeast Asia and north to Japan. This medium-sized egret measures between 56 and 72 cm (22-28 in) in length with a wingspan ranging from 105 to 115 cm (41-45 in).

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.