species in 2000. Its population is estimated at 250–999 mature individuals and 350–1500 total individuals. It is threatened by deforestation, hunting, overfishing and water pollution. It has been discovered in many new localities, but the population is probably declining because of the threats. The species is listed as a Class II protected species in China. It occurs in protected areas in China and Vietnam, such as the and Ba Be National Park. References white-eared night heron Birds of China Birds of Vietnam Birds of Hainan Taxa named by William Robert Ogilvie-Grant white-eared night heron Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Taxobox binomials not recognized by IUCN