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牛背鷺〔西方黃頭鷺〕 (Cattle Egret)

Bubulcus ibis

Least Concern

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牛背鹭（Bubulcus ibis）在IUCN红色名录中被列为无危（LC）。分布广泛，种群数量稳定，无直接保护威胁。

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including deserts and xeric shrublands, tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Palearctic and Neotropic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt), Asia (Georgia, India), Europe (8 countries), North America (6 countries), and South America (7 countries).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

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Species

Bubulcus ibis (牛背鷺〔西方黃頭鷺〕)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ニシアマサギ

Chinese 牛背鷺〔西方黃頭鷺〕

Spanish Garza ganadera

French héron garde-boeufs

German Kuhreiher

Portuguese garça-vaqueira / carraceiro

Russian Египетская цапля

Arabic أبوقردان

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 牛背鷺〔西方黃頭鷺〕?

The scientific name of 牛背鷺〔西方黃頭鷺〕 is Bubulcus ibis. It belongs to the genus Bubulcus.

What is the conservation status of 牛背鷺〔西方黃頭鷺〕?

牛背鷺〔西方黃頭鷺〕 (Bubulcus ibis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does 牛背鷺〔西方黃頭鷺〕 live?

牛背鷺〔西方黃頭鷺〕 is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt), Asia (Georgia, India), Europe (8 countries), North America (6 countries), and South America (7 countries).. Countries include Argentina, Bahamas, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt.

What family does 牛背鷺〔西方黃頭鷺〕 belong to?

牛背鷺〔西方黃頭鷺〕 (Bubulcus ibis) belongs to the genus Bubulcus, which is part of the taxonomic family Ardeidae.

Is 牛背鷺〔西方黃頭鷺〕 endangered?

No, 牛背鷺〔西方黃頭鷺〕 (Bubulcus ibis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does 牛背鷺〔西方黃頭鷺〕 belong to?

牛背鷺〔西方黃頭鷺〕 (Bubulcus ibis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).

What are the closest relatives of 牛背鷺〔西方黃頭鷺〕?

The closest relatives of 牛背鷺〔西方黃頭鷺〕 in the genus Bubulcus include 東方牛背鷺〔東方黃頭鷺〕.