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Kanadareiher

Ardea herodias

Least Concern

About

Great Blue/Cocoi Heron (Ardea herodias) 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

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

Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Aves (Vögel)

Order

Pelecaniformes (Pelecaniformes)

Species

Ardea herodias (Kanadareiher)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オオアオサギ

Chinese 大蓝鹭

Spanish Garza morena

French grand héron

German Kanadareiher

Portuguese garça-azul-grande / garça-real-americana

Russian Большая голубая цапля

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Kanadareiher?

The scientific name of Kanadareiher is Ardea herodias. It belongs to the genus Ardea.

What is the conservation status of Kanadareiher?

Kanadareiher (Ardea herodias) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Kanadareiher live?

Kanadareiher is found in Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Ecuador, France, Netherlands, Norway, United Kingdom, United States, Venezuela.

What family does Kanadareiher belong to?

Kanadareiher (Ardea herodias) belongs to the genus Ardea, which is part of the taxonomic family Ardeidae.

Is Kanadareiher endangered?

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

What kingdom does Kanadareiher belong to?

Kanadareiher (Ardea herodias) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Kanadareiher?

The closest relatives of Kanadareiher in the genus Ardea include Cocoireiher, Goliathreiher, Graureiher, Kaiserreiher, Madagaskarreiher.