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grand héron

Ardea herodias

Least Concern

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Great Blue/Cocoi Heron (Ardea herodias) 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

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 (grand héron)

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 grand héron?

The scientific name of grand héron is Ardea herodias. It belongs to the genus Ardea.

What is the conservation status of grand héron?

grand héron (Ardea herodias) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does grand héron live?

grand héron 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 grand héron belong to?

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

Is grand héron endangered?

No, grand héron (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 grand héron belong to?

grand héron (Ardea herodias) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of grand héron?

The closest relatives of grand héron in the genus Ardea include Grande Aigrette, Héron à tête blanche, héron cendré, Héron cocoi, Héron de Humblot.