Rufous-bellied Heron (Ardeola rufiventris)

Rufous-bellied Heron, a reference photo — Photo: Lip Kee Yap · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

The rufous-bellied heron (Ardeola rufiventris) is a species of heron in the genus Ardeola, the pond herons, of the family Ardeidae. It is found in southern Africa.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Rufous-bellied Heron 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
Botaurus sturmii
Botaurus flavicollis
Egretta vinaceigula

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Pelecaniformes
Family: Ardeidae
Genus: Ardeola
Species: Ardeola rufiventris

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