Rufous-bellied Heron
Ardeola rufiventris
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns (Ardeidae)
- Order
- Pelecaniformes
Overview
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.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Locally in eastern and southeastern Africa.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Rufous-bellied heron
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
