Egyptian Birds / For the most part seen in the Nile Valley

by Charles Whymper

276. Black Stork (Ciconia nigra). Not common.

277. Shoebill or Whale-headed Stork (Balaeniceps rex).

278. Common Heron (Ardea cinerea). Very common.

279. Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea). Only common in Lower Egypt.

280. Great White Heron (Herodias alba). Only common in Delta.

281. Little Egret (Herodias garzetta). Not common.

282. Buff-backed Heron (Ardeola russata). Commonest in Delta.

283. Squacco Heron (Ardeola comata). Rare.

284. Night Heron (Nycticorax griseus). Fairly common everywhere.

285. Bittern (Botaurus stellaris). Not uncommon in Lower Egypt.