Agami Heron

Agami Heron

Agamia agami

Near Threatened
طول الجناح
54,7 cm
الوزن
527,5 g
الفصيلة
Ardeidae
الرتبة
Pelecaniformes

حول

The Agami Heron is a near-threatened, strikingly patterned wading bird with a wingspan of about 55 cm and a weight of around 528 g. It inhabits shaded forest streams and swampy areas in Central and South America, where it stands motionless before striking with its exceptionally long, sharp bill.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 54,7 cm 21.5 in
الوزن 527,5 g 18.61 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: CP.

عدد البيض في الوضع

2-4

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons)
الفصيلة Ardeidae (Herons & Egrets)
Genus Agamia
الأنواع Agamia agami

Distribution

Agami Heron has been recorded in 4 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Agami Heron endangered?
The Agami Heron has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Agami Heron nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Agami Heron?
The Agami Heron has a wingspan of 54.7 cm, weight of 527.5 g.
What order and family does the Agami Heron belong to?
The Agami Heron (Agamia agami) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae.

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