Japanese Night Heron
Gorsachius goisagi
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<birdfyi-bird slug="gorsachius-goisagi"></birdfyi-bird>The Japanese Night Heron (Gorsachius goisagi) is a bird species in the family Ardeidae (reiher und silberreiher), within the order Pelecaniformes (pelikane und reiher). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 51.4 cm and a weight of 527 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 51,4 cm | 20.2 in |
| Gewicht | 527,0 g | 18.59 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
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Nistverhalten
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 17-20 days. Fledging: 35-37 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Pelecaniformes (Pelikane und Reiher) |
| Familie | Ardeidae (Reiher und Silberreiher) |
| Genus | Gorsachius |
| Arten | Gorsachius goisagi |
Distribution
Japanese Night Heron has been recorded in 2 countries.
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