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Western Reef-Heron

Egretta gularis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Germany, Italy, and Norway.

🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇹 Italy 🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (Birds)
Order
Pelecaniformes (Pelecaniformes)
Family
Ardeidae
Genus
Egretta
Species
Egretta gularis (Western Reef-Heron)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アフリカクロサギ
Chinese 黃喉岩鷺
Spanish Garceta dimorfa
French Aigrette à gorge blanche
German Küstenreiher
Portuguese garça-negra / garça-dos-recifes
Russian Береговая цапля
Arabic الغرنوق الأسود

Similar Species in Egretta

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Black Heron
Egretta ardesiaca
Least Concern
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Chinese Egret
Egretta eulophotes
Vulnerable
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Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Least Concern
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Little Egret/Western Reef-Heron
Egretta garzetta
Endangered
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Pacific Reef-Heron
Egretta sacra
Least Concern
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Pied Heron
Egretta picata
Least Concern
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Reddish Egret
Egretta rufescens
Near Threatened
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Slaty Egret
Egretta vinaceigula
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Western Reef-Heron?
The scientific name of Western Reef-Heron is Egretta gularis. It belongs to the genus Egretta.
What is the conservation status of Western Reef-Heron?
Western Reef-Heron (Egretta gularis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Western Reef-Heron live?
Western Reef-Heron is found in Distributed across Germany, Italy, and Norway.. Countries include Germany, Italy, Norway.
What family does Western Reef-Heron belong to?
Western Reef-Heron (Egretta gularis) belongs to the genus Egretta, which is part of the taxonomic family Ardeidae.
Is Western Reef-Heron endangered?
No, Western Reef-Heron (Egretta gularis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Western Reef-Heron belong to?
Western Reef-Heron (Egretta gularis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Western Reef-Heron?
The closest relatives of Western Reef-Heron in the genus Egretta include Black Heron, Chinese Egret, Little Blue Heron, Little Egret/Western Reef-Heron, Pacific Reef-Heron.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Egretta — 12 Species

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Black Heron
Egretta ardesiaca
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Chinese Egret
Egretta eulophotes
VU 🐾
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
LC 🐾
Little Egret/Western Reef-Heron
Egretta garzetta
EN 🐾
Pacific Reef-Heron
Egretta sacra
LC 🐾
Pied Heron
Egretta picata
LC 🐾
Reddish Egret
Egretta rufescens
NT 🐾
Slaty Egret
Egretta vinaceigula
VU 🐾
Snowy Egret
Egretta thula
LC 🐾
Tricolored Heron
Egretta tricolor
LC
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Western Reef-Heron
Egretta gularis
LC
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White-faced Heron
Egretta novaehollandiae
LC
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