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Goliath Heron
Ardea goliath
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Least Concern
Envergadura
113,9 cm
Peso
4389,0 g
Familia
Ardeidae
Orden
Pelecaniformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 113,9 cm | 44.8 in |
| Peso | 4389,0 g | 154.82 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 24-30 days. Fledging: 42-81 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-5
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Pelecaniformes (Pelícanos y Garzas) |
| Familia | Ardeidae (Garzas y Garcetas) |
| Genus | Ardea |
| Especies | Ardea goliath |
Distribution
Goliath Heron has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Goliath Heron endangered?
The Goliath Heron has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Goliath Heron nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 24-30 days. Fledging: 42-81 days.
How big is the Goliath Heron?
The Goliath Heron has a wingspan of 113.9 cm, weight of 4389.0 g.
What order and family does the Goliath Heron belong to?
The Goliath Heron (Ardea goliath) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae.
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