Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves (Birds) Order: Ciconiiformes Family: Ardeidae |

Western Reef-Egret (Egretta gularis) - image © Rajiv Lather
Western Reef-Egret (Egretta gularis), also known as Western Reef Heron, is found in the coastal regions of India. Size: 58-62 cm