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Pacific Reef Heron, Egretta sacra, Eastern Reef Heron, Eastern Reef Egret

The Pacific Reef Heron (Egretta sacra), also known as the Eastern Reef Heron or Eastern Reef Egret, is a kind of heron. They are found in many areas of Asia including the oceanic region of India, Southeast Asia, East Asia, Polynesia, and in Australia, Tasmania and New Zealand.

Pacific Reef Heron, Egretta sacra, Eastern Reef Heron, Eastern Reef Egret

Range map
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Pacific reef herons are medium-sized herons, reaching 57 to 66 cm in length. They have a wingspan of between 90 and 110 cm and reach an average weight of 400 grams.

The species displays an unusual, non-sexual dimorphism, with some members having entirely white plumage and others (the larger portion) being charcoal-grey. The reason for the colour variation or "morph", is unknown, though it is most commonly thought to be related to camouflage.

Eastern reef egrets have very short, yellow legs, and the grey variety's throats and chins are marked by a narrow, white stripe. They have brown beaks, gold-yellow coloured eyes and the surrounding areas of their faces are normally of a greenish to yellow cast.

Their food sources are made up predominantly of varieties of ocean-based fish, crustaceans and molluscs.

Map Ta Put, Thailand 12 January 2021 - Hundreds of Black-naped Terns in the wake of the boats. Would not have bothered to make this report if it wasn't for the Reef Heron chasing fish together with the terns.

No camera, only phone so not any good pictures. Click the pictures to get bigger pictures and it is possible to see the Pacific Reef Heron


Pacific Reef Heron, Egretta sacra, Eastern Reef Heron, Eastern Reef Egret
Pacific Reef Heron fishing Tern/ Style - Click picture for bigger picture
Map Ta Put Port entrance, Thailand - 12 January 2021

Pacific Reef Heron, Egretta sacra, Eastern Reef Heron, Eastern Reef Egret
Pacific Reef Heron fishing Tern/ Style - Click picture for bigger picture
Map Ta Put Port entrance, Thailand - 12 January 2021

Pacific Reef Heron, Egretta sacra, Eastern Reef Heron, Eastern Reef Egret
Pacific Reef Heron fishing Tern/ Style - Click picture for bigger picture
Map Ta Put Port entrance, Thailand - 12 January 2021

Pacific Reef Heron, Egretta sacra, Eastern Reef Heron, Eastern Reef Egret
Pacific Reef Heron fishing Tern/ Style - Click picture for bigger picture
Map Ta Put Port entrance, Thailand - 12 January 2021

Pacific Reef Heron, Egretta sacra, Eastern Reef Heron, Eastern Reef Egret
Pacific Reef Heron fishing Tern/ Style
Map Ta Put Port entrance, Thailand - 12 January 2021


The species lay clutches of eggs year-round in colonies in the jungle, between palms and mangroves or in cavities of old buildings. Two to three paled greenish-blue eggs are laid in nests constructed from branches and blossoms. Males and females share brooding tasks. They normally have a 28-day brood period. After chicks are hatched, parents provide approximately 5 weeks of support.

Listen to the Pacific Reef Heron

Remarks from the Recordist

Natural vocalisation. Calls from the top of a palm tree. Possibly breeding birds.Recording equipment: Telinga Pro 7 stereo dat mic, sound devices 702


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Conservation status
Pacific Reef Heron, Egretta sacra, Eastern Reef Heron, Eastern Reef Egret
Near Threatened (IUCN 3.1)
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.2.
International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 26 November 2013.



From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Sighted: 20th of September 2017
Location: Tanjung Aru Beach/ Prince Philip Park in Kota Kinabalu, Borneo


Pacific Reef Heron, Egretta sacra, Eastern Reef Heron, Eastern Reef Egret
Pacific Reef Heron - Egretta sacra - 20 September 2017
Tanjung Aru Beach/ Prince Philip Park in Kota Kinabalu, Borneo

Pacific Reef Heron, Egretta sacra, Eastern Reef Heron, Eastern Reef Egret
Pacific Reef Heron - Egretta sacra - 20 September 2017
Tanjung Aru Beach/ Prince Philip Park in Kota Kinabalu, Borneo

Pacific Reef Heron, Egretta sacra, Eastern Reef Heron, Eastern Reef Egret
Pacific Reef Heron - Egretta sacra - 20 September 2017
Tanjung Aru Beach/ Prince Philip Park in Kota Kinabalu, Borneo

Pacific Reef Heron, Egretta sacra, Eastern Reef Heron, Eastern Reef Egret
Pacific Reef Heron - Egretta sacra - 20 September 2017
Tanjung Aru Beach/ Prince Philip Park in Kota Kinabalu, Borneo

Pacific Reef Heron, Egretta sacra, Eastern Reef Heron, Eastern Reef Egret
Pacific Reef Heron - Egretta sacra - 20 September 2017
Tanjung Aru Beach/ Prince Philip Park in Kota Kinabalu, Borneo



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