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Goliathreiher

Ardea goliath

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Norway and United Arab Emirates.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オニアオサギ
Chinese 巨鷺
Spanish Garza goliat
French Héron goliath
German Goliathreiher
Portuguese garça-gigante
Russian Исполинская цапля

Similar Species in Ardea

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Cocoireiher
Ardea cocoi
Least Concern
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Graureiher
Ardea cinerea
Least Concern
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Kaiserreiher
Ardea insignis
Critically Endangered
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Kanadareiher
Ardea herodias
Least Concern
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Madagaskarreiher
Ardea humbloti
Endangered
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Purpurreiher
Ardea purpurea
Not Evaluated
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Rußreiher
Ardea sumatrana
Least Concern
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Schwarzhalsreiher
Ardea melanocephala
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Goliathreiher?
The scientific name of Goliathreiher is Ardea goliath. It belongs to the genus Ardea.
What is the conservation status of Goliathreiher?
Goliathreiher (Ardea goliath) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Goliathreiher live?
Goliathreiher is found in Distributed across Norway and United Arab Emirates.. Countries include Norway, United Arab Emirates.
What family does Goliathreiher belong to?
Goliathreiher (Ardea goliath) belongs to the genus Ardea, which is part of the taxonomic family Ardeidae.
Is Goliathreiher endangered?
No, Goliathreiher (Ardea goliath) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Goliathreiher belong to?
Goliathreiher (Ardea goliath) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Goliathreiher?
The closest relatives of Goliathreiher in the genus Ardea include Cocoireiher, Graureiher, Kaiserreiher, Kanadareiher, Madagaskarreiher.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Ardea — 11 Species

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Cocoireiher
Ardea cocoi
LC
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Goliathreiher
Ardea goliath
LC
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Graureiher
Ardea cinerea
LC 🐾
Kaiserreiher
Ardea insignis
CR 🐾
Kanadareiher
Ardea herodias
LC 🐾
Madagaskarreiher
Ardea humbloti
EN 🐾
Purpurreiher
Ardea purpurea
NE 🐾
Rußreiher
Ardea sumatrana
LC 🐾
Schwarzhalsreiher
Ardea melanocephala
LC 🐾
Silberreiher
Ardea alba
LC 🐾
Weißhalsreiher
Ardea pacifica
LC
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