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aigrette garzette

Egretta garzetta

Endangered

About

Little Egret/Western Reef-Heron (Egretta garzetta) is classified as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List. At high risk of extinction in the wild, with significant population decline and ongoing threats to survival.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Pelecaniformes (Pelecaniformes)

Species

Egretta garzetta (aigrette garzette)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コサギ

Chinese 小白鷺

Spanish Garceta Común

French aigrette garzette

German Seidenreiher

Portuguese Garça-branca-pequena

Russian Малая белая цапля

Thai นกยางเปีย

Similar Species in Egretta

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Aigrette à face blanche

Egretta novaehollandiae

Least Concern

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Aigrette à gorge blanche

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of aigrette garzette?

The scientific name of aigrette garzette is Egretta garzetta. It belongs to the genus Egretta.

What is the conservation status of aigrette garzette?

aigrette garzette (Egretta garzetta) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does aigrette garzette live?

aigrette garzette is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does aigrette garzette belong to?

aigrette garzette (Egretta garzetta) belongs to the genus Egretta, which is part of the taxonomic family Ardeidae.

Is aigrette garzette endangered?

Yes, aigrette garzette (Egretta garzetta) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does aigrette garzette belong to?

aigrette garzette (Egretta garzetta) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of aigrette garzette?

The closest relatives of aigrette garzette in the genus Egretta include Aigrette à face blanche, Aigrette à gorge blanche, Aigrette ardoisée, aigrette bleu, Aigrette de Chine.