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シラガゴイ (Yellow-crowned Night-Heron)

Nyctanassa violacea

Least Concern

About

キカンムリゴイサギ(Nyctanassa violacea)はIUCNレッドリストで軽度懸念(LC)に分類されています。北中南米の沿岸マングローブ、干潟、淡水湿地に生息し、夜行性または薄暮・薄明活動性でカニや魚を主に捕食します。頭部の白と黒の縞模様が特徴的です。

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of シラガゴイ?
The scientific name of シラガゴイ is Nyctanassa violacea. It belongs to the genus Nyctanassa.
What is the conservation status of シラガゴイ?
シラガゴイ (Nyctanassa violacea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does シラガゴイ live?
シラガゴイ is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, Venezuela.
What family does シラガゴイ belong to?
シラガゴイ (Nyctanassa violacea) belongs to the genus Nyctanassa, which is part of the taxonomic family Ardeidae.
Is シラガゴイ endangered?
No, シラガゴイ (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 シラガゴイ belong to?
シラガゴイ (Nyctanassa violacea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of シラガゴイ?
The closest relatives of シラガゴイ in the genus Nyctanassa include Bermuda Night-Heron.

Native Range — 5 Countries

Genus Nyctanassa — 2 Species

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シラガゴイ
Nyctanassa violacea
LC
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Bermuda Night-Heron
Nyctanassa carcinocatactes
EX

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