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Great White Egret
Ardea alba
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Least Concern
Envergure
75,8 cm
Poids
1013,1 g
Famille
Ardeidae
Ordre
Pelecaniformes
The Great White Egret (Ardea alba) is a bird species in the family Ardeidae (herons & egrets), within the order Pelecaniformes (pelicans & herons). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 75.8 cm and a weight of 1 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 75,8 cm | 29.8 in |
| Poids | 1013,1 g | 35.74 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 25-26 days. Fledging: 49-56 days.
Taille de la couvée
1-6
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons) |
| Famille | Ardeidae (Herons & Egrets) |
| Genus | Ardea |
| Espèces | Ardea alba |
Distribution
Great White Egret has been recorded in 7 countries.
Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Great White Egret endangered?
The Great White Egret has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Great White Egret nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 25-26 days. Fledging: 49-56 days.
How big is the Great White Egret?
The Great White Egret has a wingspan of 75.8 cm, weight of 1013.1 g.
What order and family does the Great White Egret belong to?
The Great White Egret (Ardea alba) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae.
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