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bihoreau gris

Nycticorax nycticorax

Least Concern

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Black-crowned Night-Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Asia (Israel), Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇮🇱 Israel 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Pelecaniformes (Pelecaniformes)

Species

Nycticorax nycticorax (bihoreau gris)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ゴイサギ

Chinese 夜鷺

Spanish Pedrete corona negra

French bihoreau gris

German Nachtreiher

Portuguese Goraz

Russian Кваква

Arabic الواق الأخضر الصغير, غراب الليل

Thai นกแขวก

Similar Species in Nycticorax

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Bihoreau cannelle

Nycticorax caledonicus

Least Concern

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Bihoreau de La Réunion

Nycticorax mauritianus

Extinct

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Bihoreau de Rodrigues

Nycticorax megacephalus

Extinct

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of bihoreau gris?

The scientific name of bihoreau gris is Nycticorax nycticorax. It belongs to the genus Nycticorax.

What is the conservation status of bihoreau gris?

bihoreau gris (Nycticorax nycticorax) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does bihoreau gris live?

bihoreau gris is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Israel), Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Israel, Netherlands, Norway, Russia, Sweden.

What family does bihoreau gris belong to?

bihoreau gris (Nycticorax nycticorax) belongs to the genus Nycticorax, which is part of the taxonomic family Ardeidae.

Is bihoreau gris endangered?

No, bihoreau gris (Nycticorax nycticorax) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does bihoreau gris belong to?

bihoreau gris (Nycticorax nycticorax) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of bihoreau gris?

The closest relatives of bihoreau gris in the genus Nycticorax include Bihoreau cannelle, Bihoreau de La Réunion, Bihoreau de Maurice, Bihoreau de Rodrigues.