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Héron goliath

Ardea goliath

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and United Arab Emirates.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (animal)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (oiseau)
Order
Pelecaniformes (Pelecaniformes)
Family
Ardeidae
Genus
Ardea
Species
Ardea goliath (Héron goliath)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オニアオサギ
Chinese 巨鷺
Spanish Garza goliat
French Héron goliath
German Goliathreiher
Portuguese garça-gigante
Russian Исполинская цапля

Similar Species in Ardea

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Grande Aigrette
Ardea alba
Least Concern
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grand héron
Ardea herodias
Least Concern
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Héron à tête blanche
Ardea pacifica
Least Concern
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héron cendré
Ardea cinerea
Least Concern
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Héron cocoi
Ardea cocoi
Least Concern
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Héron de Humblot
Ardea humbloti
Endangered
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Héron impérial
Ardea insignis
Critically Endangered
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Héron mélanocéphale
Ardea melanocephala
Least Concern
View all species in Ardea →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Héron goliath?
The scientific name of Héron goliath is Ardea goliath. It belongs to the genus Ardea.
What is the conservation status of Héron goliath?
Héron goliath (Ardea goliath) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Héron goliath live?
Héron goliath is found in Distributed across Norway and United Arab Emirates.. Countries include Norway, United Arab Emirates.
What family does Héron goliath belong to?
Héron goliath (Ardea goliath) belongs to the genus Ardea, which is part of the taxonomic family Ardeidae.
Is Héron goliath endangered?
No, Héron goliath (Ardea goliath) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Héron goliath belong to?
Héron goliath (Ardea goliath) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Héron goliath?
The closest relatives of Héron goliath in the genus Ardea include Grande Aigrette, grand héron, Héron à tête blanche, héron cendré, Héron cocoi.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Ardea — 11 Species

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Grande Aigrette
Ardea alba
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grand héron
Ardea herodias
LC 🐾
Héron à tête blanche
Ardea pacifica
LC 🐾
héron cendré
Ardea cinerea
LC 🐾
Héron cocoi
Ardea cocoi
LC 🐾
Héron de Humblot
Ardea humbloti
EN
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Héron goliath
Ardea goliath
LC
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Héron impérial
Ardea insignis
CR 🐾
Héron mélanocéphale
Ardea melanocephala
LC 🐾
héron pourpré
Ardea purpurea
NE 🐾
Héron typhon
Ardea sumatrana
LC
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