Slaty Egret (Egretta vinaceigula)

Slaty Egret, a reference photo — Photo: i_c_riddell · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

The slaty egret (Egretta vinaceigula) is a small, dark egret found in southern Africa. It is one of the species to which the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA) applies. It is classified as Vulnerable, the biggest threat being habitat loss.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Slaty Egret being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Egretta ardesiaca
Egretta sacra
Egretta gularis
Ardea humbloti
Egretta caerulea
Ardeola rufiventris

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Pelecaniformes
Family: Ardeidae
Genus: Egretta
Species: Egretta vinaceigula

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