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Yellow-crowned Night-Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

Least Concern

About

Yellow-crowned Night-Heron (Nyctanassa violacea) 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

Nyctanassa violacea (Yellow-crowned Night-Heron)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese シラガゴイ

Chinese 黃頂夜鷺

Spanish Pedrete corona clara

French bihoreau violacé

German Krabbenreiher

Portuguese savacu-de-coroa

Russian Желтоголовая кваква

Similar Species in Nyctanassa

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Bermuda Night-Heron

Nyctanassa carcinocatactes

Extinct

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yellow-crowned Night-Heron?

The scientific name of Yellow-crowned Night-Heron is Nyctanassa violacea. It belongs to the genus Nyctanassa.

What is the conservation status of Yellow-crowned Night-Heron?

Yellow-crowned Night-Heron (Nyctanassa violacea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Yellow-crowned Night-Heron live?

Yellow-crowned Night-Heron is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, Venezuela.

What family does Yellow-crowned Night-Heron belong to?

Yellow-crowned Night-Heron (Nyctanassa violacea) belongs to the genus Nyctanassa, which is part of the taxonomic family Ardeidae.

Is Yellow-crowned Night-Heron endangered?

No, Yellow-crowned Night-Heron (Nyctanassa violacea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Yellow-crowned Night-Heron belong to?

Yellow-crowned Night-Heron (Nyctanassa violacea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of Yellow-crowned Night-Heron?

The closest relatives of Yellow-crowned Night-Heron in the genus Nyctanassa include Bermuda Night-Heron.