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Purple Heron
Ardea purpurea
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Least Concern
Envergadura
69,9 cm
Peso
873,75 g
Familia
Ardeidae
Orden
Pelecaniformes
The Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea) is a bird species in the family Ardeidae (garzas y garcetas), within the order Pelecaniformes (pelícanos y garzas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 69.9 cm and a weight of 873.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 69,9 cm | 27.5 in |
| Peso | 873,75 g | 30.82 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 25-27 days. Fledging: 45-50 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-8
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Pelecaniformes (Pelícanos y Garzas) |
| Familia | Ardeidae (Garzas y Garcetas) |
| Genus | Ardea |
| Especies | Ardea purpurea |
Distribution
Purple Heron has been recorded in 4 countries.
Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Purple Heron endangered?
The Purple Heron has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Purple Heron nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 25-27 days. Fledging: 45-50 days.
How big is the Purple Heron?
The Purple Heron has a wingspan of 69.9 cm, weight of 873.75 g.
What order and family does the Purple Heron belong to?
The Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae.
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