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Japanese Night Heron
Gorsachius goisagi
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Vulnerable
Envergadura
51,4 cm
Peso
527,0 g
Familia
Ardeidae
Orden
Pelecaniformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 51,4 cm | 20.2 in |
| Peso | 527,0 g | 18.59 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 17-20 days. Fledging: 35-37 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 | Gorsachius |
| Especies | Gorsachius goisagi |
Distribution
Japanese Night Heron has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Japanese Night Heron endangered?
The Japanese Night Heron has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Japanese Night Heron nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 17-20 days. Fledging: 35-37 days.
How big is the Japanese Night Heron?
The Japanese Night Heron has a wingspan of 51.4 cm, weight of 527.0 g.
What order and family does the Japanese Night Heron belong to?
The Japanese Night Heron (Gorsachius goisagi) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae.
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