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Green Heron
Butorides virescens
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Not Evaluated
Peso
192,5 g
Familia
Ardeidae
Orden
Pelecaniformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Peso | 192,5 g | 6.79 oz |
Habitat & Range
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 19-23 days. Fledging: 21-23 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 virescens |
Distribution
Green Heron has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
How does the Green Heron nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 19-23 days. Fledging: 21-23 days.
How big is the Green Heron?
The Green Heron has a weight of 192.5 g.
What order and family does the Green Heron belong to?
The Green Heron (Butorides virescens) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae.
Similar Birds
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Bare-throated Tiger-heron
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Little Blue Heron
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Least Concern
Slaty Egret
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Vulnerable
Forest Bittern
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Near Threatened