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Nachtreiher

Nycticorax nycticorax

Least Concern

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Black-crowned Night-Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Asia (Israel), Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇮🇱 Israel 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Aves (Vögel)

Order

Pelecaniformes (Pelecaniformes)

Species

Nycticorax nycticorax (Nachtreiher)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ゴイサギ

Chinese 夜鷺

Spanish Pedrete corona negra

French bihoreau gris

German Nachtreiher

Portuguese Goraz

Russian Кваква

Arabic الواق الأخضر الصغير, غراب الليل

Thai นกแขวก

Similar Species in Nycticorax

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Mauritius-Nachtreiher

Nycticorax mauritianus

Rodriguez-Nachtreiher

Nycticorax megacephalus

Extinct

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Rotrückenreiher

Nycticorax caledonicus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Nachtreiher?

The scientific name of Nachtreiher is Nycticorax nycticorax. It belongs to the genus Nycticorax.

What is the conservation status of Nachtreiher?

Nachtreiher (Nycticorax nycticorax) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Nachtreiher live?

Nachtreiher is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Israel), Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Israel, Netherlands, Norway, Russia, Sweden.

What family does Nachtreiher belong to?

Nachtreiher (Nycticorax nycticorax) belongs to the genus Nycticorax, which is part of the taxonomic family Ardeidae.

Is Nachtreiher endangered?

No, Nachtreiher (Nycticorax nycticorax) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Nachtreiher belong to?

Nachtreiher (Nycticorax nycticorax) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Nachtreiher?

The closest relatives of Nachtreiher in the genus Nycticorax include Mauritius-Nachtreiher, Reunion-Nachtreiher, Rodriguez-Nachtreiher, Rotrückenreiher.