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Héron pie

Egretta picata

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (animal)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (oiseau)
Order
Pelecaniformes (Pelecaniformes)
Family
Ardeidae
Genus
Egretta
Species
Egretta picata (Héron pie)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ムナジロクロサギ
Chinese 斑鷺
Spanish Garceta pía
French Héron pie
German Elsterreiher
Portuguese garça-alvinegra
Russian Сорочья цапля

Similar Species in Egretta

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Aigrette à face blanche
Egretta novaehollandiae
Least Concern
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Aigrette à gorge blanche
Egretta gularis
Least Concern
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Aigrette ardoisée
Egretta ardesiaca
Least Concern
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aigrette bleu
Egretta caerulea
Least Concern
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Aigrette de Chine
Egretta eulophotes
Vulnerable
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aigrette garzette
Egretta garzetta
Endangered
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aigrette neigeuse
Egretta thula
Least Concern
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Aigrette roussâtre
Egretta rufescens
Near Threatened
View all species in Egretta →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Héron pie?
The scientific name of Héron pie is Egretta picata. It belongs to the genus Egretta.
What is the conservation status of Héron pie?
Héron pie (Egretta picata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Héron pie live?
Héron pie is found in Distributed across Norway and Taiwan.. Countries include Norway, Taiwan.
What family does Héron pie belong to?
Héron pie (Egretta picata) belongs to the genus Egretta, which is part of the taxonomic family Ardeidae.
Is Héron pie endangered?
No, Héron pie (Egretta picata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Héron pie belong to?
Héron pie (Egretta picata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Héron pie?
The closest relatives of Héron pie in the genus Egretta include Aigrette à face blanche, Aigrette à gorge blanche, Aigrette ardoisée, aigrette bleu, Aigrette de Chine.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Egretta — 12 Species

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Aigrette à face blanche
Egretta novaehollandiae
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Aigrette à gorge blanche
Egretta gularis
LC 🐾
Aigrette ardoisée
Egretta ardesiaca
LC 🐾
aigrette bleu
Egretta caerulea
LC 🐾
Aigrette de Chine
Egretta eulophotes
VU 🐾
aigrette garzette
Egretta garzetta
EN 🐾
aigrette neigeuse
Egretta thula
LC 🐾
Aigrette roussâtre
Egretta rufescens
NT 🐾
Aigrette sacrée
Egretta sacra
LC 🐾
aigrette tricolore
Egretta tricolor
LC 🐾
Aigrette vineuse
Egretta vinaceigula
VU
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Héron pie
Egretta picata
LC
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