The genus has a cosmopolitan distribution, found in forests around the world.

They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics.

The herons are a widespread family with a cosmopolitan distribution.

The genus has a cosmopolitan distribution, with about 400 species.

The family has a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority of species are tropical.

There are about 50 species in the genus, which has a cosmopolitan distribution.

There are about 140-150 species, with a cosmopolitan distribution but often scarce to rare.

They are shrubs and small trees, with a cosmopolitan distribution.

They comprise about 1700 species and have a cosmopolitan distribution.

The family has a cosmopolitan distribution, with the majority of species being tropical.