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Riffreiher

Egretta sacra

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Aves (Vögel)
Order
Pelecaniformes (Pelecaniformes)
Family
Ardeidae
Genus
Egretta
Species
Egretta sacra (Riffreiher)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese クロサギ
Chinese 岩鷺
Spanish Garceta de arrecife
French Aigrette sacrée
German Riffreiher
Portuguese garça-dos-recifes-oriental
Russian Восточная рифовая цапля
Thai นกยางทะเล

Similar Species in Egretta

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Blaureiher
Egretta caerulea
Least Concern
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Braunkehlreiher
Egretta vinaceigula
Vulnerable
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Dreifarbenreiher
Egretta tricolor
Least Concern
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Elsterreiher
Egretta picata
Least Concern
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Glockenreiher
Egretta ardesiaca
Least Concern
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Küstenreiher
Egretta gularis
Least Concern
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Rötelreiher
Egretta rufescens
Near Threatened
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Schmuckreiher
Egretta thula
Least Concern
View all species in Egretta →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Riffreiher?
The scientific name of Riffreiher is Egretta sacra. It belongs to the genus Egretta.
What is the conservation status of Riffreiher?
Riffreiher (Egretta sacra) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Riffreiher live?
Riffreiher is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Riffreiher belong to?
Riffreiher (Egretta sacra) belongs to the genus Egretta, which is part of the taxonomic family Ardeidae.
Is Riffreiher endangered?
No, Riffreiher (Egretta sacra) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Riffreiher belong to?
Riffreiher (Egretta sacra) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Riffreiher?
The closest relatives of Riffreiher in the genus Egretta include Blaureiher, Braunkehlreiher, Dreifarbenreiher, Elsterreiher, Glockenreiher.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Egretta — 12 Species

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Blaureiher
Egretta caerulea
LC 🐾
Braunkehlreiher
Egretta vinaceigula
VU 🐾
Dreifarbenreiher
Egretta tricolor
LC 🐾
Elsterreiher
Egretta picata
LC 🐾
Glockenreiher
Egretta ardesiaca
LC 🐾
Küstenreiher
Egretta gularis
LC
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Riffreiher
Egretta sacra
LC
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Rötelreiher
Egretta rufescens
NT 🐾
Schmuckreiher
Egretta thula
LC 🐾
Schneereiher
Egretta eulophotes
VU 🐾
Seidenreiher
Egretta garzetta
EN 🐾
Weißwangenreiher
Egretta novaehollandiae
LC
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