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Espátula común

Platalea leucorodia

Critically Endangered

About

La espátula común (Platalea leucorodia) está clasificada como En Peligro Crítico (CR) en la Lista Roja de la UICN. Enfrenta un riesgo extremadamente alto de extinción en estado silvestre debido al severo declive poblacional y la pérdida de hábitat.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and temperate grasslands and steppes within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Ukraine. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Pelecaniformes (Pelecaniformes)

Species

Platalea leucorodia (Espátula común)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヘラサギ

Chinese 白琵鷺

Spanish Espátula común

French spatule blanche

German Löffler

Portuguese colhereiro-europeu

Russian Колпица

Arabic أبو ملعقة

Thai นกปากช้อนหน้าขาว

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Espátula común?

The scientific name of Espátula común is Platalea leucorodia. It belongs to the genus Platalea.

What is the conservation status of Espátula común?

Espátula común (Platalea leucorodia) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Espátula común live?

Espátula común is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Ukraine. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Ukraine.

What family does Espátula común belong to?

Espátula común (Platalea leucorodia) belongs to the genus Platalea, which is part of the taxonomic family Threskiornithidae.

Is Espátula común endangered?

Yes, Espátula común (Platalea leucorodia) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Espátula común belong to?

Espátula común (Platalea leucorodia) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Espátula común?

The closest relatives of Espátula común in the genus Platalea include Cuchareta Rosada, Espátula africana, Espátula menor, Espátula piquigualda, Espátula real.