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ヨシゴイ (Yellow Bittern)

Ixobrychus sinensis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (5 countries).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヨシゴイ
Chinese 黃小鷺〔黃葦鳽〕
Spanish Avetorillo chino
French Blongios de Chine
German Chinadommel
Portuguese socoí-chinês
Russian Китайский волчок
Thai นกยางไฟหัวดำ

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ヨシゴイ?
The scientific name of ヨシゴイ is Ixobrychus sinensis. It belongs to the genus Ixobrychus.
What is the conservation status of ヨシゴイ?
ヨシゴイ (Ixobrychus sinensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does ヨシゴイ live?
ヨシゴイ is found in Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (5 countries).. Countries include Belgium, France, Netherlands, Norway, Taiwan, United Kingdom.
What family does ヨシゴイ belong to?
ヨシゴイ (Ixobrychus sinensis) belongs to the genus Ixobrychus, which is part of the taxonomic family Ardeidae.
Is ヨシゴイ endangered?
No, ヨシゴイ (Ixobrychus sinensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does ヨシゴイ belong to?
ヨシゴイ (Ixobrychus sinensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of ヨシゴイ?
The closest relatives of ヨシゴイ in the genus Ixobrychus include オーストラリアヨシゴイ, オオヨシゴイ, クロヨシゴイ, コヨシゴイ, セグロヨシゴイ.

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