Humblot's Heron

Humblot's Heron

Ardea humbloti

Humblot's heron, also known as the Madagascar heron, is a species of heron. It is commonly found on the north and west coasts of Madagascar but it is also present in the Comoro Islands and Mayotte. Humblot's heron is considered an endangered species due to its declining population. The major threats the heron faces are poaching, habitat destruction, and the invasion of alien species such as the water hyacinth.

Scientific name
Ardea humbloti
Family
Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns
IUCN status
EN