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Little Blue Heron

Egretta caerulea

Least Concern

About

Little Blue Heron (Egretta caerulea) 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 (Norway, Sweden), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Pelecaniformes (Pelecaniformes)

Species

Egretta caerulea (Little Blue Heron)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヒメアカクロサギ

Chinese 小蓝鹭

Spanish garceta azul

French aigrette bleu

German Blaureiher

Portuguese garça-azul / garça-morena

Russian Малая голубая цапля

Similar Species in Egretta

Little Egret/Western Reef-Heron

Egretta novaehollandiae

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Little Blue Heron?

The scientific name of Little Blue Heron is Egretta caerulea. It belongs to the genus Egretta.

What is the conservation status of Little Blue Heron?

Little Blue Heron (Egretta caerulea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Little Blue Heron live?

Little Blue Heron is found in Widely distributed across Europe (Norway, Sweden), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Sweden, United States, Venezuela.

What family does Little Blue Heron belong to?

Little Blue Heron (Egretta caerulea) belongs to the genus Egretta, which is part of the taxonomic family Ardeidae.

Is Little Blue Heron endangered?

No, Little Blue Heron (Egretta caerulea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Little Blue Heron belong to?

Little Blue Heron (Egretta caerulea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of Little Blue Heron?

The closest relatives of Little Blue Heron in the genus Egretta include Chinese Egret, Little Egret/Western Reef-Heron, Snowy Egret, Tricolored Heron, White-faced Heron.