Purple heron

Ardea purpurea

Family: heron Order: Pelecaniformes Conservation: Least Concern
Purple heron

About the Purple heron

species of bird

Fun Facts About Purple heron

  • The Purple heron (Ardea purpurea) is a bird species found in North America.
  • This species can be observed across various North American habitats.

Conservation Status

The Purple heron is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.

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Taxonomy & Classification

OrderPelecaniformes
Familyheron
GenusArdea
SpeciesArdea purpurea

Range & Habitat

Range map of Purple heron

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Related Species

Other species in the heron family: