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Snowy Egret
Egretta thula
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Least Concern
Envergadura
50,6 cm
Peso
370,0 g
Família
Ardeidae
Ordem
Pelecaniformes
The Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) is a bird species in the family Ardeidae (herons & egrets), within the order Pelecaniformes (pelicans & herons). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 50.6 cm and a weight of 370 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 50,6 cm | 19.9 in |
| Peso | 370,0 g | 13.05 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 22-26 days. Fledging: 49-56 days.
Tamanho da postura
2-6
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons) |
| Família | Ardeidae (Herons & Egrets) |
| Genus | Egretta |
| Espécies | Egretta thula |
Distribution
Snowy Egret has been recorded in 5 countries.
Presente
Not recorded
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Perguntas frequentes
Is the Snowy Egret endangered?
The Snowy Egret has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Snowy Egret nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 22-26 days. Fledging: 49-56 days.
How big is the Snowy Egret?
The Snowy Egret has a wingspan of 50.6 cm, weight of 370.0 g.
What order and family does the Snowy Egret belong to?
The Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae.
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