Agami Heron
Agamia agami
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Near Threatened
Flügelspannweite
54,7 cm
Gewicht
527,5 g
Familie
Ardeidae
Ordnung
Pelecaniformes
Über uns
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 54,7 cm | 21.5 in |
| Gewicht | 527,5 g | 18.61 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: CP.
Gelegegröße
2-4
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Pelecaniformes (Pelikane und Reiher) |
| Familie | Ardeidae (Reiher und Silberreiher) |
| Genus | Agamia |
| Arten | Agamia agami |
Distribution
Agami Heron has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
Häufig gestellte Fragen
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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