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savacu-de-coroa

Nyctanassa violacea

Least Concern

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About

A garça-real-de-coroa-amarela (Nyctanassa violacea) está classificada como Pouco Preocupante (LC) na Lista Vermelha da IUCN. Habita manguezais costeiros, estuários e zonas húmidas de água doce da América do Norte e do Sul; é noturna ou crepuscular e alimenta-se principalmente de crustáceos e peixes. O seu marcante padrão de riscas brancas e pretas na cabeça é a sua característica mais distintiva.

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 (savacu-de-coroa)

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of savacu-de-coroa?

The scientific name of savacu-de-coroa is Nyctanassa violacea. It belongs to the genus Nyctanassa.

What is the conservation status of savacu-de-coroa?

savacu-de-coroa (Nyctanassa violacea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does savacu-de-coroa live?

savacu-de-coroa is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, Venezuela.

What family does savacu-de-coroa belong to?

savacu-de-coroa (Nyctanassa violacea) belongs to the genus Nyctanassa, which is part of the taxonomic family Ardeidae.

Is savacu-de-coroa endangered?

No, savacu-de-coroa (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 savacu-de-coroa belong to?

savacu-de-coroa (Nyctanassa violacea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of savacu-de-coroa?

The closest relatives of savacu-de-coroa in the genus Nyctanassa include Bermuda Night-Heron.