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Little Egret/Western Reef-Heron

Egretta garzetta

Endangered

About

Little Egret/Western Reef-Heron (Egretta garzetta) is classified as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List. At high risk of extinction in the wild, with significant population decline and ongoing threats to survival.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (động vật)

Phylum

Chordata (động vật có dây sống)

Class

Aves (chim)

Order

Pelecaniformes (bộ Bồ nông)

Species

Egretta garzetta (Little Egret/Western Reef-Heron)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コサギ

Chinese 小白鷺

Spanish Garceta Común

French aigrette garzette

German Seidenreiher

Portuguese Garça-branca-pequena

Russian Малая белая цапля

Thai นกยางเปีย

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Egretta novaehollandiae

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Little Egret/Western Reef-Heron?

The scientific name of Little Egret/Western Reef-Heron is Egretta garzetta. It belongs to the genus Egretta.

What is the conservation status of Little Egret/Western Reef-Heron?

Little Egret/Western Reef-Heron (Egretta garzetta) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Little Egret/Western Reef-Heron live?

Little Egret/Western Reef-Heron is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Little Egret/Western Reef-Heron belong to?

Little Egret/Western Reef-Heron (Egretta garzetta) belongs to the genus Egretta, which is part of the taxonomic family Ardeidae.

Is Little Egret/Western Reef-Heron endangered?

Yes, Little Egret/Western Reef-Heron (Egretta garzetta) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Little Egret/Western Reef-Heron belong to?

Little Egret/Western Reef-Heron (Egretta garzetta) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (động vật).

What are the closest relatives of Little Egret/Western Reef-Heron?

The closest relatives of Little Egret/Western Reef-Heron in the genus Egretta include Chinese Egret, Little Blue Heron, Snowy Egret, Tricolored Heron, White-faced Heron.