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Goliath Heron

Ardea goliath

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and United Arab Emirates.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (động vật)
Phylum
Chordata (động vật có dây sống)
Class
Aves (chim)
Order
Pelecaniformes (bộ Bồ nông)
Family
Ardeidae
Genus
Ardea
Species
Ardea goliath (Goliath Heron)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オニアオサギ
Chinese 巨鷺
Spanish Garza goliat
French Héron goliath
German Goliathreiher
Portuguese garça-gigante
Russian Исполинская цапля

Similar Species in Ardea

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Black-headed Heron
Ardea melanocephala
Least Concern
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American Egret
Ardea alba
Least Concern
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Cocoi Heron
Ardea cocoi
Least Concern
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Gray/Purple Heron
Ardea cinerea
Least Concern
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Great Blue/Cocoi Heron
Ardea herodias
Least Concern
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Purple Heron
Ardea purpurea
Not Evaluated
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Great-billed Heron
Ardea sumatrana
Least Concern
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Humblot's Heron
Ardea humbloti
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Goliath Heron?
The scientific name of Goliath Heron is Ardea goliath. It belongs to the genus Ardea.
What is the conservation status of Goliath Heron?
Goliath Heron (Ardea goliath) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Goliath Heron live?
Goliath Heron is found in Distributed across Norway and United Arab Emirates.. Countries include Norway, United Arab Emirates.
What family does Goliath Heron belong to?
Goliath Heron (Ardea goliath) belongs to the genus Ardea, which is part of the taxonomic family Ardeidae.
Is Goliath Heron endangered?
No, Goliath Heron (Ardea goliath) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Goliath Heron belong to?
Goliath Heron (Ardea goliath) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (động vật).
What are the closest relatives of Goliath Heron?
The closest relatives of Goliath Heron in the genus Ardea include Black-headed Heron, American Egret, Cocoi Heron, Gray/Purple Heron, Great Blue/Cocoi Heron.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Ardea — 11 Species

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Black-headed Heron
Ardea melanocephala
LC 🐾
American Egret
Ardea alba
LC 🐾
Cocoi Heron
Ardea cocoi
LC 🐾
Gray/Purple Heron
Ardea cinerea
LC 🐾
Great Blue/Cocoi Heron
Ardea herodias
LC 🐾
Purple Heron
Ardea purpurea
NE
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Goliath Heron
Ardea goliath
LC
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Great-billed Heron
Ardea sumatrana
LC 🐾
Humblot's Heron
Ardea humbloti
EN 🐾
Pacific Heron
Ardea pacifica
LC 🐾
White-bellied Heron
Ardea insignis
CR
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