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White-faced Heron
Egretta novaehollandiae
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Least Concern
Envergadura
59,7 cm
Peso
544,8333333333334 g
Familia
Ardeidae
Orden
Pelecaniformes
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 59,7 cm | 23.5 in |
| Peso | 544,8333333333334 g | 19.22 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CR. Incubation: 24-26 days. Fledging: 38-42 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 | Egretta |
| Especies | Egretta novaehollandiae |
Distribution
White-faced Heron has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the White-faced Heron endangered?
The White-faced Heron has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White-faced Heron nest?
Nest type: CR. Incubation: 24-26 days. Fledging: 38-42 days.
How big is the White-faced Heron?
The White-faced Heron has a wingspan of 59.7 cm, weight of 544.8333333333334 g.
What order and family does the White-faced Heron belong to?
The White-faced Heron (Egretta novaehollandiae) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae.
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