Garza real vs Huge-crested Toad

Ardea cinerea compared with Incilius macrocristatus

Key Differences

• Garza real is Least Concern while Huge-crested Toad is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Garza real	Huge-crested Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class	Aves (Birds)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Pelecaniformes (Pelecaniformes)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Ardeidae	Bufonidae
Genus	Ardea	Incilius
Species	Ardea cinerea	Incilius macrocristatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Garza real and Huge-crested Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (cordados)

Conservation Status

Garza real

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Huge-crested Toad

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Garza real	Huge-crested Toad
Diet	Carnivore	—
Average Lifespan	15 years	—
Average Length	95 cm	—
Average Weight	1.5 kg	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Garza real

Habitat

Typically found in diverse ecosystems where prey species are available.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries).

Huge-crested Toad

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Mexico. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Garza real

La garza real (Ardea cinerea) es una gran y elegante ave zancuda que alcanza hasta 1 metro de altura. Habita humedales, ríos, lagos y zonas costeras de Europa, Asia y África. Cazadora paciente y solitaria, permanece inmóvil durante largos períodos antes de golpear peces, ranas y pequeños mamíferos con rápidos golpes de su pico en forma de daga. Anida colonialmente en árboles altos en colonias llamadas garzales, a veces compartidas con otras aves acuáticas coloniales. Ampliamente distribuida y de Preocupación Menor a nivel global.