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Garza real

Ardea cinerea

Least Concern →
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
15 years
Length
95 cm
Weight
1.5 kg
Trend
→ Stable
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About

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.

Fun Facts

  • ✨ They hunt by standing motionless in water, then striking with lightning speed.
  • ✨ They can swallow fish longer than their neck.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse ecosystems where prey species are available.

🌋 Marine Coastal/Supratidal 💧 Wetlands (Inland)

Found across Europe (6 countries).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore
Garza real is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore
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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern
Population Trend
→ Stable

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アオサギ
Chinese 苍鹭
Spanish Garza real
French héron cendré
German Graureiher
Portuguese garça-moura-europeia / garça-real
Russian Серая цапля
Arabic البلشون الرمادي, مالك الحزين الرمادي
Thai นกกระสานวล

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Garza cabecinegra
Ardea melanocephala
Least Concern
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Garza cuelliblanca
Ardea pacifica
Least Concern
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Garza de Sumatra
Ardea sumatrana
Least Concern
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Garza goliat
Ardea goliath
Least Concern
🐾
Garza imperial
Ardea purpurea
Not Evaluated
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Garza malgache
Ardea humbloti
Endangered
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garza morena
Ardea cocoi
Least Concern
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Garza morena
Ardea herodias
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Garza real?
The scientific name of Garza real is Ardea cinerea. It belongs to the genus Ardea.
What is the conservation status of Garza real?
Garza real (Ardea cinerea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is stable.
Where does Garza real live?
Garza real is found in Found across Europe (6 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Russia, Sweden.
What family does Garza real belong to?
Garza real (Ardea cinerea) belongs to the genus Ardea, which is part of the taxonomic family Ardeidae.
What does Garza real eat?
Garza real is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.
How long does Garza real live?
Garza real has an average lifespan of approximately 15 years in the wild.
Is Garza real endangered?
No, Garza real (Ardea cinerea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Garza real belong to?
Garza real (Ardea cinerea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Ardea — 11 Species

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Garza cabecinegra
Ardea melanocephala
LC 🐾
Garza cuelliblanca
Ardea pacifica
LC 🐾
Garza de Sumatra
Ardea sumatrana
LC 🐾
Garza goliat
Ardea goliath
LC 🐾
Garza imperial
Ardea purpurea
NE 🐾
Garza malgache
Ardea humbloti
EN 🐾
garza morena
Ardea cocoi
LC 🐾
Garza morena
Ardea herodias
LC
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Garza real
Ardea cinerea
LC
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Garza ventriblanca
Ardea insignis
CR 🐾
American Egret
Ardea alba
LC
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