Herons in Christmas Island

Learn about 3 birds from the Herons family (Ardeidae) found in Christmas Island. Includes 2 regular species and 1 vagrant visitors. Complete guide with photos and identification information.

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Great White Egret

Ardea alba

Least Concern

Little Egret

Egretta garzetta

Least Concern

Great White Egret

Ardea alba

Least Concern

Little Egret

Egretta garzetta

Least Concern

Vagrant Ardeidae Birds

Rare visitors that have been occasionally spotted in this area.

Cattle Egret

Bubulcus ibis

Least Concern

Vagrant Ardeidae Birds

Rare visitors that have been occasionally spotted in this area.

Cattle Egret

Bubulcus ibis

Least Concern

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Gulls, Terns and Skimmers Herons Old World Sparrows Pipits and Wagtails Plovers Sandpipers, Snipes and Phalaropes Skuas Swallows and Martins