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Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

Least Concern

About

Tricolored Heron (Egretta tricolor) 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 tricolor (Tricolored Heron)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese サンショクサギ

Chinese 三色鷺

Spanish garceta tricolor

French aigrette tricolore

German Dreifarbenreiher

Portuguese garça-tricolor

Russian Трёхцветная 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 Tricolored Heron?

The scientific name of Tricolored Heron is Egretta tricolor. It belongs to the genus Egretta.

What is the conservation status of Tricolored Heron?

Tricolored Heron (Egretta tricolor) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Tricolored Heron live?

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

What family does Tricolored Heron belong to?

Tricolored Heron (Egretta tricolor) belongs to the genus Egretta, which is part of the taxonomic family Ardeidae.

Is Tricolored Heron endangered?

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

What kingdom does Tricolored Heron belong to?

Tricolored Heron (Egretta tricolor) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of Tricolored Heron?

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