黃頂夜鷺 (Yellow-crowned Night-Heron)

About

黄冠夜鹭（Nyctanassa violacea）在IUCN红色名录中被列为无危（LC）物种。分布于北美和南美的海岸红树林、潮滩和淡水湿地，夜行性或晨昏活动，主要捕食甲壳类和鱼类。头部白色与黑色相间的条纹图案极具特征性。

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

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

Nyctanassa

Species

Nyctanassa violacea (黃頂夜鷺)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese シラガゴイ

Chinese 黃頂夜鷺

Spanish Pedrete corona clara

French bihoreau violacé

German Krabbenreiher

Portuguese savacu-de-coroa

Russian Желтоголовая кваква

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百慕大夜鹭

Nyctanassa carcinocatactes

Extinct

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 黃頂夜鷺?

The scientific name of 黃頂夜鷺 is Nyctanassa violacea. It belongs to the genus Nyctanassa.

What is the conservation status of 黃頂夜鷺?

黃頂夜鷺 (Nyctanassa violacea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does 黃頂夜鷺 live?

黃頂夜鷺 is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, Venezuela.

What family does 黃頂夜鷺 belong to?

黃頂夜鷺 (Nyctanassa violacea) belongs to the genus Nyctanassa, which is part of the taxonomic family Ardeidae.

Is 黃頂夜鷺 endangered?

No, 黃頂夜鷺 (Nyctanassa violacea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does 黃頂夜鷺 belong to?

黃頂夜鷺 (Nyctanassa violacea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).

What are the closest relatives of 黃頂夜鷺?

The closest relatives of 黃頂夜鷺 in the genus Nyctanassa include 百慕大夜鹭.