Species profile
White-faced Heron
Egretta novaehollandiae
Quick answer
Southeastern Asia
- Scientific name
- Egretta novaehollandiae
- Family
- Ardeidae
- Order
- Pelecaniformes
- Genus
- Egretta
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
Recording White-faced Heron in your journal
When you see this bird, log the sighting with the date, the place and any photos. If it's your first, Feather Journal marks it as a lifer and adds it to your life list automatically — no spreadsheet, no re-typing.