Ardeinae | |
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Eastern great egret (Ardea alba modesta) | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Aves |
Order: | Pelecaniformes |
Family: | Ardeidae |
Subfamily: | Ardeinae |
Genera | |
13, see text |
Ardeinae is a subfamily of herons, which includes the day herons, night herons, and egrets.[1][2]