Classification
Animalia [kingdom]Chordata [phylum]
Aves [class]
Ciconiiformes [order]
Ardeidae [family]
Ardea [genus]
Genus Ardea bevat de volgende taxa:
Ardea alba (Great White Egret) [species]
Ardea cinerea (Grey Heron) [species]
Ardea purpurea (Purple Heron) [species]