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Garza morena

Ardea herodias

Least Concern

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La garza azul/cuca (Ardea herodias) está clasificada como Preocupación Menor (LC) en la Lista Roja de la UICN. Ampliamente distribuida y abundante en su rango, con poblaciones estables y sin preocupaciones inmediatas de conservación.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Pelecaniformes (Pelecaniformes)

Species

Ardea herodias (Garza morena)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オオアオサギ

Chinese 大蓝鹭

Spanish Garza morena

French grand héron

German Kanadareiher

Portuguese garça-azul-grande / garça-real-americana

Russian Большая голубая цапля

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Garza morena?

The scientific name of Garza morena is Ardea herodias. It belongs to the genus Ardea.

What is the conservation status of Garza morena?

Garza morena (Ardea herodias) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Garza morena live?

Garza morena is found in Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Ecuador, France, Netherlands, Norway, United Kingdom, United States, Venezuela.

What family does Garza morena belong to?

Garza morena (Ardea herodias) belongs to the genus Ardea, which is part of the taxonomic family Ardeidae.

Is Garza morena endangered?

No, Garza morena (Ardea herodias) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Garza morena belong to?

Garza morena (Ardea herodias) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Garza morena?

The closest relatives of Garza morena in the genus Ardea include Garza cabecinegra, Garza cuelliblanca, Garza de Sumatra, Garza goliat, Garza imperial.