Herons in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Learn about 5 birds from the Herons family (Ardeidae) found in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. Includes 1 regular species and 4 vagrant visitors. Complete guide with photos and identification information.

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Cattle Egret

Cattle Egret

Bubulcus ibis

Least Concern

Vagrant Ardeidae Birds

Rare visitors that have been occasionally spotted in this area.

Black-crowned Night-heron

Black-crowned Night-heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

Least Concern
Cocoi Heron

Cocoi Heron

Ardea cocoi

Least Concern
Great White Egret

Great White Egret

Ardea alba

Least Concern
Grey Heron

Grey Heron

Ardea cinerea

Least Concern

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