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Black Heron
Egretta ardesiaca
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Least Concern
Envergadura
49,0 cm
Peso
330,0 g
Familia
Ardeidae
Orden
Pelecaniformes
Acerca de
Garceta oscura, 65 cm. Plumaje uniformemente negro pizarra con patas amarillas y pico negro. Forrajea en aguas poco profundas de África subsahariana y Madagascar. Extiende alas para sombrear el agua al cazar. Preocupación menor.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 49,0 cm | 19.3 in |
| Peso | 330,0 g | 11.64 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Tamaño de la puesta
2-4
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Pelecaniformes (Pelícanos y Garzas) |
| Familia | Ardeidae (Garzas y Garcetas) |
| Genus | Egretta |
| Especies | Egretta ardesiaca |
Distribution
Black Heron has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Black Heron endangered?
The Black Heron has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Black Heron?
The Black Heron has a wingspan of 49.0 cm, weight of 330.0 g.
What order and family does the Black Heron belong to?
The Black Heron (Egretta ardesiaca) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae.
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