Intermediate Egret
Egretta intermedia
Also known as: Yellow-Billed Egret
About This Species
Look for it wading in shallow wetlands, rice paddies and river margins, stalking fish and aquatic invertebrates with slow, deliberate steps before a rapid strike of its yellow bill. Its intermediate size and proportions place it between the smaller and larger egrets found in the same habitats, so comparing bill and neck length against nearby birds helps confirm identification. It is most visible feeding in early morning or late afternoon, often alongside other herons and egrets at productive wetland sites.
Ethical Viewing Guidelines
- Because this species has not yet been formally assessed for conservation status in this range, treat it with the same caution as other wading birds and keep a respectful distance from feeding and roosting groups.
- General wildlife protection law in most range states covers disturbance of wild birds at nesting colonies, though specific provisions vary by country.
- Viewing from a hide, boardwalk or vehicle rather than approaching across open mud or water reduces the chance of flushing a mixed feeding flock.
NEAvesPelecaniformesArdeidae
Seasonal Activity
767,068 sightings · 2000–2026
Citizen science records via GBIF
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Pelecaniformes
- Family
- Ardeidae
Photo
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Occurrence data from GBIF.