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Great White Egret
Ardea alba
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
75,8 cm
Gewicht
1013,1 g
Familie
Ardeidae
Ordnung
Pelecaniformes
The Great White Egret (Ardea alba) is a bird species in the family Ardeidae (reiher und silberreiher), within the order Pelecaniformes (pelikane und reiher). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 75.8 cm and a weight of 1 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 75,8 cm | 29.8 in |
| Gewicht | 1013,1 g | 35.74 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 25-26 days. Fledging: 49-56 days.
Gelegegröße
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Pelecaniformes (Pelikane und Reiher) |
| Familie | Ardeidae (Reiher und Silberreiher) |
| Genus | Ardea |
| Arten | Ardea alba |
Distribution
Great White Egret has been recorded in 7 countries.
Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
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Is the Great White Egret endangered?
The Great White Egret has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Great White Egret nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 25-26 days. Fledging: 49-56 days.
How big is the Great White Egret?
The Great White Egret has a wingspan of 75.8 cm, weight of 1013.1 g.
What order and family does the Great White Egret belong to?
The Great White Egret (Ardea alba) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae.
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