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Snowy Egret

Egretta thula

Least Concern

About

Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) 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.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, and Venezuela.

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Pelecaniformes (Pelecaniformes)

Species

Egretta thula (Snowy Egret)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ユキコサギ

Chinese 雪鷺

Spanish Garceta pie-dorado

French aigrette neigeuse

German Schmuckreiher

Portuguese garça-branca-pequena / garça-branca-americana

Russian Белая американская 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 Snowy Egret?

The scientific name of Snowy Egret is Egretta thula. It belongs to the genus Egretta.

What is the conservation status of Snowy Egret?

Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Snowy Egret live?

Snowy Egret is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, Venezuela.

What family does Snowy Egret belong to?

Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) belongs to the genus Egretta, which is part of the taxonomic family Ardeidae.

Is Snowy Egret endangered?

No, Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Snowy Egret belong to?

Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of Snowy Egret?

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