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Little Egret
Egretta garzetta
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
50,5 cm
Gewicht
403,5 g
Familie
Ardeidae
Ordnung
Pelecaniformes
The Little Egret (Egretta garzetta) is a bird species in the family Ardeidae (reiher und silberreiher), within the order Pelecaniformes (pelikane und reiher). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 50.5 cm and a weight of 403.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 50,5 cm | 19.9 in |
| Gewicht | 403,5 g | 14.23 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 21-25 days. Fledging: 40-45 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Pelecaniformes (Pelikane und Reiher) |
| Familie | Ardeidae (Reiher und Silberreiher) |
| Genus | Egretta |
| Arten | Egretta garzetta |
Distribution
Little Egret has been recorded in 5 countries.
Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
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Is the Little Egret endangered?
The Little Egret has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Little Egret nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 21-25 days. Fledging: 40-45 days.
How big is the Little Egret?
The Little Egret has a wingspan of 50.5 cm, weight of 403.5 g.
What order and family does the Little Egret belong to?
The Little Egret (Egretta garzetta) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae.
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