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Japanese Night Heron

Gorsachius goisagi

Vulnerable
翼開長
51.4 cm
体重
527.0 g
Ardeidae
Pelecaniformes

The Japanese Night Heron (Gorsachius goisagi) is a bird species in the family Ardeidae (herons & egrets), within the order Pelecaniformes (pelicans & herons). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 51.4 cm and a weight of 527 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 51.4 cm 20.2 in
体重 527.0 g 18.59 oz

Habitat & Range

保全状況

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 17-20 days. Fledging: 35-37 days.

一腹卵数

3-4

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons)
Ardeidae (Herons & Egrets)
Genus Gorsachius
Gorsachius goisagi

Distribution

Japanese Night Heron has been recorded in 2 countries.

生息あり Not recorded

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よくある質問

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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