All you need to know about the six species of these herons found in India
How many species of egrets are found in India?
There are six species of egrets found in India.
What is the difference between a western reef egret and the Pacific reef egret?
The one difference between a western reef egret and a Pacific reef egret (also called the eastern reef egret) is that while the former is found in the coastal habitats, the latter is only found in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Where do egrets roost?
Egrets mostly roost on trees in colonies.
About the Authors
Ishan Shanavas
a rising senior at Ashoka University, is an artist, photographer and student of the natural world. He is currently working on a memoir about his experiences in the wild.
