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Reddish Egret
Egretta rufescens
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Near Threatened
Envergadura
62,6 cm
Peso
616,5 g
Familia
Ardeidae
Orden
Pelecaniformes
The Reddish Egret (Egretta rufescens) is a bird species in the family Ardeidae (garzas y garcetas), within the order Pelecaniformes (pelícanos y garzas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 62.6 cm and a weight of 616.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 62,6 cm | 24.6 in |
| Peso | 616,5 g | 21.75 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Incubation: 25-26 days. Fledging: 45 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
3-4
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Pelecaniformes (Pelícanos y Garzas) |
| Familia | Ardeidae (Garzas y Garcetas) |
| Genus | Egretta |
| Especies | Egretta rufescens |
Distribution
Reddish Egret has been recorded in 4 countries.
Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Reddish Egret endangered?
The Reddish Egret has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Reddish Egret nest?
Incubation: 25-26 days. Fledging: 45 days.
How big is the Reddish Egret?
The Reddish Egret has a wingspan of 62.6 cm, weight of 616.5 g.
What order and family does the Reddish Egret belong to?
The Reddish Egret (Egretta rufescens) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae.
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