Agami Heron

Agami Heron

Agamia agami

Near Threatened
Envergure
54,7 cm
Poids
527,5 g
Famille
Ardeidae
Ordre
Pelecaniformes

The Agami Heron (Agamia agami) is a bird species in the family Ardeidae (herons & egrets), within the order Pelecaniformes (pelicans & herons). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 54.7 cm and a weight of 527.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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The Agami Heron is a near-threatened, strikingly patterned wading bird with a wingspan of about 55 cm and a weight of around 528 g. It inhabits shaded forest streams and swampy areas in Central and South America, where it stands motionless before striking with its exceptionally long, sharp bill.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 54,7 cm 21.5 in
Poids 527,5 g 18.61 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP.

Taille de la couvée

2-4

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons)
Famille Ardeidae (Herons & Egrets)
Genus Agamia
Espèces Agamia agami

Distribution

Agami Heron has been recorded in 4 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Agami Heron endangered?
The Agami Heron has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Agami Heron nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Agami Heron?
The Agami Heron has a wingspan of 54.7 cm, weight of 527.5 g.
What order and family does the Agami Heron belong to?
The Agami Heron (Agamia agami) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae.

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