VUVulnerable
Slaty Egret
Egretta vinaceigula
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slaty_egret
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Species managementSpecies recoveryAwareness & communicationsLegislation
Other threatened species in ARDEIDAE
Threatened in Angola
Frequently asked questions
Why is Slaty Egret classified as Vulnerable?
Slaty Egret is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Slaty Egret live?
Slaty Egret occurs in Angola, Botswana, Congo - Brazzaville, Congo - Kinshasa, Malawi, and Mozambique (plus 4 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Slaty Egret?
The main threats to Slaty Egret are 11.1, 11.4, 2.1, and 5.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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