Ardeidae

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Ardeidae
Temporal range: 55–0 Ma[1]
(Ardea herodias)
Scientific classification e
Kinrick: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Cless: Aves
Order: Pelecaniformes
Faimily: Ardeidae
Leach, 1820
Genera

Aboot 21 extant, see text

Global distribution o Ardeidae
Synonyms

Cochlearidae

Ardeidae are lang-legged freshwatter an coastal birds.

References[eedit | eedit soorce]

  1. McKilligan, Neil (2005). Herons, Egrets and Bitterns: Their Biology and Conservation in Australia. CSIRO Publishing. p. 2. ISBN 9780643091337. ISSN 1447-8781. Retrieved 8 Februar 2018.