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Pedrete corona clara

Nyctanassa violacea

Least Concern

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La garza nocturna coronada (Nyctanassa violacea) está clasificada como Preocupación Menor (LC) en la Lista Roja de la UICN. Habita manglares costeros, marismas y humedales de agua dulce de América del Norte y del Sur; es nocturna o crepuscular y se alimenta principalmente de crustáceos y peces. Su llamativo patrón de rayas blancas y negras en la cabeza es su rasgo más característico.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Pelecaniformes (Pelecaniformes)

Species

Nyctanassa violacea (Pedrete corona clara)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese シラガゴイ

Chinese 黃頂夜鷺

Spanish Pedrete corona clara

French bihoreau violacé

German Krabbenreiher

Portuguese savacu-de-coroa

Russian Желтоголовая кваква

Similar Species in Nyctanassa

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Martinete de Bermudas

Nyctanassa carcinocatactes

Extinct

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pedrete corona clara?

The scientific name of Pedrete corona clara is Nyctanassa violacea. It belongs to the genus Nyctanassa.

What is the conservation status of Pedrete corona clara?

Pedrete corona clara (Nyctanassa violacea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Pedrete corona clara live?

Pedrete corona clara is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, Venezuela.

What family does Pedrete corona clara belong to?

Pedrete corona clara (Nyctanassa violacea) belongs to the genus Nyctanassa, which is part of the taxonomic family Ardeidae.

Is Pedrete corona clara endangered?

No, Pedrete corona clara (Nyctanassa violacea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Pedrete corona clara belong to?

Pedrete corona clara (Nyctanassa violacea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Pedrete corona clara?

The closest relatives of Pedrete corona clara in the genus Nyctanassa include Martinete de Bermudas.