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Green/Striated Heron

Butorides virescens

Least Concern

About

Green/Striated Heron (Butorides virescens) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (Norway, Sweden), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Aves (นก)

Order

Pelecaniformes (อันดับนกกระทุง)

Species

Butorides virescens (Green/Striated Heron)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アメリカササゴイ

Chinese 小綠鷺

Spanish Garceta verde

French héron vert

German Grünreiher

Portuguese socó-mirím

Russian Американская зелёная кваква

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Green/Striated Heron?

The scientific name of Green/Striated Heron is Butorides virescens. It belongs to the genus Butorides.

What is the conservation status of Green/Striated Heron?

Green/Striated Heron (Butorides virescens) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Green/Striated Heron live?

Green/Striated Heron is found in Widely distributed across Europe (Norway, Sweden), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Sweden, United States, Venezuela.

What family does Green/Striated Heron belong to?

Green/Striated Heron (Butorides virescens) belongs to the genus Butorides, which is part of the taxonomic family Ardeidae.

Is Green/Striated Heron endangered?

No, Green/Striated Heron (Butorides virescens) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Green/Striated Heron belong to?

Green/Striated Heron (Butorides virescens) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Green/Striated Heron?

The closest relatives of Green/Striated Heron in the genus Butorides include นกยางเขียว.