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Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
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Least Concern
طول الجناح
51,6 cm
الوزن
352,0 g
الفصيلة
Ardeidae
الرتبة
Pelecaniformes
The Little Blue Heron (Egretta caerulea) is a bird species in the family Ardeidae (herons & egrets), within the order Pelecaniformes (pelicans & herons). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 51.6 cm and a weight of 352 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 51,6 cm | 20.3 in |
| الوزن | 352,0 g | 12.42 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Incubation: 20-24 days. Fledging: 30 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
2-5
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons) |
| الفصيلة | Ardeidae (Herons & Egrets) |
| Genus | Egretta |
| الأنواع | Egretta caerulea |
Distribution
Little Blue Heron has been recorded in 6 countries.
موجود
Not recorded
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External Databases
الأسئلة الشائعة
Is the Little Blue Heron endangered?
The Little Blue Heron has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Little Blue Heron nest?
Incubation: 20-24 days. Fledging: 30 days.
How big is the Little Blue Heron?
The Little Blue Heron has a wingspan of 51.6 cm, weight of 352.0 g.
What order and family does the Little Blue Heron belong to?
The Little Blue Heron (Egretta caerulea) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae.
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