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Green-backed Heron
Butorides striata
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Least Concern
Envergadura
35,2 cm
Peso
162,0 g
Familia
Ardeidae
Orden
Pelecaniformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 35,2 cm | 13.9 in |
| Peso | 162,0 g | 5.71 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 19-29 days. Fledging: 14-30 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
3-5
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Pelecaniformes (Pelícanos y Garzas) |
| Familia | Ardeidae (Garzas y Garcetas) |
| Genus | Butorides |
| Especies | Butorides striata |
Distribution
Green-backed Heron has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Green-backed Heron endangered?
The Green-backed Heron has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Green-backed Heron nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 19-29 days. Fledging: 14-30 days.
How big is the Green-backed Heron?
The Green-backed Heron has a wingspan of 35.2 cm, weight of 162.0 g.
What order and family does the Green-backed Heron belong to?
The Green-backed Heron (Butorides striata) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae.
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