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アオサギ (Gray/Purple Heron)

Ardea cinerea

Least Concern →
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
15 years
Length
95 cm
Weight
1.5 kg
Trend
→ Stable
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最大1メートルの高さに達する大型の優美な渉禽類であるアオサギは、ヨーロッパ、アジア、アフリカ全域の湿地、川、湖、沿岸地域に生息します。忍耐強い単独の狩猟者で、長時間静止した後、稲妻のような素早いダガーのような嘴の一撃で魚、カエル、小型哺乳類を捕らえます。サギのコロニーと呼ばれる集団繁殖地で高い木に群れを作って繁殖し、時に他のコロニー性水鳥と共生します。世界的に広く分布しており、軽度懸念種です。

Fun Facts

  • ✨ They hunt by standing motionless in water, then striking with lightning speed.
  • ✨ They can swallow fish longer than their neck.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse ecosystems where prey species are available.

🌋 Marine Coastal/Supratidal 💧 Wetlands (Inland)

Found across Europe (6 countries).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore
アオサギ is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore
Animal matter 100%

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern
Population Trend
→ Stable

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アオサギ
Chinese 苍鹭
Spanish Garza real
French héron cendré
German Graureiher
Portuguese garça-moura-europeia / garça-real
Russian Серая цапля
Arabic البلشون الرمادي, مالك الحزين الرمادي
Thai นกกระสานวล

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オオアオサギ
Ardea herodias
Least Concern
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オニアオサギ
Ardea goliath
Least Concern
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シロガシラサギ
Ardea pacifica
Least Concern
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シロハラサギ
Ardea insignis
Critically Endangered
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ズグロアオサギ
Ardea melanocephala
Least Concern
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スマトラサギ
Ardea sumatrana
Least Concern
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ナンベイアオサギ
Ardea cocoi
Least Concern
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マダガスカルサギ
Ardea humbloti
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of アオサギ?
The scientific name of アオサギ is Ardea cinerea. It belongs to the genus Ardea.
What is the conservation status of アオサギ?
アオサギ (Ardea cinerea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is stable.
Where does アオサギ live?
アオサギ is found in Found across Europe (6 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Russia, Sweden.
What family does アオサギ belong to?
アオサギ (Ardea cinerea) belongs to the genus Ardea, which is part of the taxonomic family Ardeidae.
What does アオサギ eat?
アオサギ is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.
How long does アオサギ live?
アオサギ has an average lifespan of approximately 15 years in the wild.
Is アオサギ endangered?
No, アオサギ (Ardea cinerea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does アオサギ belong to?
アオサギ (Ardea cinerea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Ardea — 11 Species

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アオサギ
Ardea cinerea
LC
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オオアオサギ
Ardea herodias
LC 🐾
オニアオサギ
Ardea goliath
LC 🐾
シロガシラサギ
Ardea pacifica
LC 🐾
シロハラサギ
Ardea insignis
CR 🐾
ズグロアオサギ
Ardea melanocephala
LC 🐾
スマトラサギ
Ardea sumatrana
LC 🐾
ナンベイアオサギ
Ardea cocoi
LC 🐾
マダガスカルサギ
Ardea humbloti
EN 🐾
ムラサキサギ
Ardea purpurea
NE 🐾
American Egret
Ardea alba
LC
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