Breeding
Slaty Egrets breed in temporary wetlands which the seasonal rains have filled to their highest level. The preferred breeding habitat is beds of Phragmites reeds, but it will also nest on islands of vegetation such as water figs Ficus verruculosa, Acacia species and Senegal date palms Phoenix reclinata. It forms small colonies of 1-60 nests, the nest is bowl shaped and lined with fine plant material constructed on a platform of sticks. Clutches are between 1-4 eggs which are incubated for 22–24 days.
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