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White-faced Heron

Egretta novaehollandiae

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇪 Belgium

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Pelecaniformes (อันดับนกกระทุง)
Family
Ardeidae
Genus
Egretta
Species
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese カオジロサギ
Chinese 白脸鹭
Spanish Garceta cariblanca
French Aigrette à face blanche
German Weißwangenreiher
Portuguese garça-de-cara-branca
Russian Белощёкая цапля

Similar Species in Egretta

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นกยางจีน
Egretta eulophotes
Vulnerable
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นกยางทะเล
Egretta sacra
Least Concern
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นกยางเปีย
Egretta garzetta
Endangered
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Snowy Egret
Egretta thula
Least Concern
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Tricolored Heron
Egretta tricolor
Least Concern
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Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Least Concern
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Pied Heron
Egretta picata
Least Concern
🐾
Reddish Egret
Egretta rufescens
Near Threatened
View all species in Egretta →

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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of White-faced Heron?
The scientific name of White-faced Heron is Egretta novaehollandiae. It belongs to the genus Egretta.
What is the conservation status of White-faced Heron?
White-faced Heron (Egretta novaehollandiae) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does White-faced Heron live?
White-faced Heron is found in Distributed across Belgium and Norway.. Countries include Belgium, Norway.
What family does White-faced Heron belong to?
White-faced Heron (Egretta novaehollandiae) belongs to the genus Egretta, which is part of the taxonomic family Ardeidae.
Is White-faced Heron endangered?
No, White-faced Heron (Egretta novaehollandiae) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does White-faced Heron belong to?
White-faced Heron (Egretta novaehollandiae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of White-faced Heron?
The closest relatives of White-faced Heron in the genus Egretta include นกยางจีน, นกยางทะเล, นกยางเปีย, Snowy Egret, Tricolored Heron.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Egretta — 12 Species

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