Bihoreau de Rodrigues

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (animal)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Aves (oiseau)

Order

Pelecaniformes (Pelecaniformes)

Family

Ardeidae

Genus

Nycticorax

Species

Nycticorax megacephalus (Bihoreau de Rodrigues)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 羅德里圭斯夜鷺

Spanish Martinete de Rodríguez

French Bihoreau de Rodrigues

German Rodriguez-Nachtreiher

Russian Большеголовая кваква

Similar Species in Nycticorax

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Bihoreau cannelle

Nycticorax caledonicus

Least Concern

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Bihoreau de La Réunion

Nycticorax duboisi

Extinct

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Bihoreau de Maurice

Nycticorax mauritianus

Extinct

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bihoreau gris

Nycticorax nycticorax

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bihoreau de Rodrigues?

The scientific name of Bihoreau de Rodrigues is Nycticorax megacephalus. It belongs to the genus Nycticorax.

What is the conservation status of Bihoreau de Rodrigues?

Bihoreau de Rodrigues (Nycticorax megacephalus) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Bihoreau de Rodrigues belong to?

Bihoreau de Rodrigues (Nycticorax megacephalus) belongs to the genus Nycticorax, which is part of the taxonomic family Ardeidae.

What kingdom does Bihoreau de Rodrigues belong to?

Bihoreau de Rodrigues (Nycticorax megacephalus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Bihoreau de Rodrigues?

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