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巨鷺 (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 (动物界)
Phylum
Chordata (脊索动物门)
Class
Aves (鳥綱)
Order
Pelecaniformes (鹈形目)
Family
Ardeidae
Genus
Ardea
Species
Ardea goliath (巨鷺)

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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大嘴鷺〔巨嘴鷺，烏灰鷺〕
Ardea sumatrana
Least Concern
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大蓝鹭
Ardea herodias
Least Concern
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白腹鷺
Ardea insignis
Critically Endangered
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白頸鷺
Ardea pacifica
Least Concern
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紫鷺〔草鷺〕
Ardea purpurea
Not Evaluated
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苍鹭
Ardea cinerea
Least Concern
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馬達加斯加鷺
Ardea humbloti
Endangered
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黑冠白頸鷺
Ardea cocoi
Least Concern
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Phylum
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鳥綱
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鹈形目
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Ardeidae
Family
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Ardea
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Compare Species

vs 大嘴鷺〔巨嘴鷺，烏灰鷺〕 vs 大蓝鹭 vs 白腹鷺 vs 白頸鷺

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 巨鷺?
The scientific name of 巨鷺 is Ardea goliath. It belongs to the genus Ardea.
What is the conservation status of 巨鷺?
巨鷺 (Ardea goliath) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does 巨鷺 live?
巨鷺 is found in Distributed across Norway and United Arab Emirates.. Countries include Norway, United Arab Emirates.
What family does 巨鷺 belong to?
巨鷺 (Ardea goliath) belongs to the genus Ardea, which is part of the taxonomic family Ardeidae.
Is 巨鷺 endangered?
No, 巨鷺 (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 巨鷺 belong to?
巨鷺 (Ardea goliath) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).
What are the closest relatives of 巨鷺?
The closest relatives of 巨鷺 in the genus Ardea include 大嘴鷺〔巨嘴鷺，烏灰鷺〕, 大蓝鹭, 白腹鷺, 白頸鷺, 紫鷺〔草鷺〕.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Ardea — 11 Species

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大嘴鷺〔巨嘴鷺，烏灰鷺〕
Ardea sumatrana
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大蓝鹭
Ardea herodias
LC
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巨鷺
Ardea goliath
LC
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白腹鷺
Ardea insignis
CR 🐾
白頸鷺
Ardea pacifica
LC 🐾
紫鷺〔草鷺〕
Ardea purpurea
NE 🐾
苍鹭
Ardea cinerea
LC 🐾
馬達加斯加鷺
Ardea humbloti
EN 🐾
黑冠白頸鷺
Ardea cocoi
LC 🐾
黑头鹭
Ardea melanocephala
LC 🐾
American Egret
Ardea alba
LC
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