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Least Bittern
Ixobrychus exilis
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Least Concern
Envergadura
21,6 cm
Peso
77,1 g
Familia
Ardeidae
Orden
Pelecaniformes
Acerca de
El avetorillo panamericano es el ardeido más pequeño de América, que habita en marismas de agua dulce y cañaverales de América del Norte y del Sur.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 21,6 cm | 8.5 in |
| Peso | 77,1 g | 2.72 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 17-20 days. Fledging: 13-15 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-7
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Pelecaniformes (Pelícanos y Garzas) |
| Familia | Ardeidae (Garzas y Garcetas) |
| Genus | Ixobrychus |
| Especies | Ixobrychus exilis |
Distribution
Least Bittern has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Least Bittern endangered?
The Least Bittern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Least Bittern nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 17-20 days. Fledging: 13-15 days.
How big is the Least Bittern?
The Least Bittern has a wingspan of 21.6 cm, weight of 77.1 g.
What order and family does the Least Bittern belong to?
The Least Bittern (Ixobrychus exilis) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae.
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