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Rufous Fishing-owl
Scotopelia ussheri
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Vulnerable
Envergadura
64,9 cm
Peso
788,5 g
Familia
Strigidae
Orden
Strigiformes
The Rufous Fishing-owl (Scotopelia ussheri) is a bird species in the family Strigidae (búhos verdaderos), within the order Strigiformes (búhos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 64.9 cm and a weight of 788.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 64,9 cm | 25.6 in |
| Peso | 788,5 g | 27.81 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 32-33 days. Fledging: 68-70 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
1-2
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Strigiformes (Búhos) |
| Familia | Strigidae (Búhos Verdaderos) |
| Genus | Scotopelia |
| Especies | Scotopelia ussheri |
Distribution
Rufous Fishing-owl has been recorded in 1 countries.
Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Rufous Fishing-owl endangered?
The Rufous Fishing-owl has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Rufous Fishing-owl nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 32-33 days. Fledging: 68-70 days.
How big is the Rufous Fishing-owl?
The Rufous Fishing-owl has a wingspan of 64.9 cm, weight of 788.5 g.
What order and family does the Rufous Fishing-owl belong to?
The Rufous Fishing-owl (Scotopelia ussheri) belongs to the order Strigiformes and the family Strigidae.
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