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Avetoro común

Botaurus stellaris

Critically Endangered

About

El avetoro común (Botaurus stellaris) está clasificado como En Peligro Crítico (CR) en la Lista Roja de la UICN. Enfrenta un riesgo extremadamente alto de extinción en estado silvestre debido a un 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 boreal forests and taiga, among 8 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

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

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

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Pelecaniformes (Pelecaniformes)

Species

Botaurus stellaris (Avetoro común)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese サンカノゴイ

Chinese 大麻鳽

Spanish Avetoro común

French butor étoilé

German Rohrdommel

Portuguese abetouro

Russian Большая выпь

Thai นกยางแดงใหญ่

Similar Species in Botaurus

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Avetoro australiano

Botaurus poiciloptilus

Botaurus lentiginosus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Avetoro común?

The scientific name of Avetoro común is Botaurus stellaris. It belongs to the genus Botaurus.

What is the conservation status of Avetoro común?

Avetoro común (Botaurus stellaris) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Avetoro común live?

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

What family does Avetoro común belong to?

Avetoro común (Botaurus stellaris) belongs to the genus Botaurus, which is part of the taxonomic family Ardeidae.

Is Avetoro común endangered?

Yes, Avetoro común (Botaurus stellaris) 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 Avetoro común belong to?

Avetoro común (Botaurus stellaris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Avetoro común?

The closest relatives of Avetoro común in the genus Botaurus include Avetoro australiano, Avetoro neotropical, Avetoro norteño.