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Great White Egret
Ardea alba
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Least Concern
Envergadura
75,8 cm
Peso
1013,1 g
Família
Ardeidae
Ordem
Pelecaniformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 75,8 cm | 29.8 in |
| Peso | 1013,1 g | 35.74 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 25-26 days. Fledging: 49-56 days.
Tamanho da postura
1-6
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons) |
| Família | Ardeidae (Herons & Egrets) |
| Genus | Ardea |
| Espécies | Ardea alba |
Distribution
Great White Egret has been recorded in 7 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Perguntas frequentes
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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