Least Bittern
Ixobrychus exilis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="ixobrychus-exilis"></birdfyi-bird>The Least Bittern (Ixobrychus exilis) is a bird species in the family Ardeidae (herons & egrets), within the order Pelecaniformes (pelicans & herons). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 21.6 cm and a weight of 77.1 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sobre
O socó-mínimo é o menor socó das Américas, com plumagem castanho-amarelada, encontrado em pântanos com vegetação densa nas Américas do Norte e do Sul.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 21,6 cm | 8.5 in |
| Peso | 77,1 g | 2.72 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 17-20 days. Fledging: 13-15 days.
Tamanho da postura
2-7
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons) |
| Família | Ardeidae (Herons & Egrets) |
| Genus | Ixobrychus |
| Espécies | Ixobrychus exilis |
Distribution
Least Bittern has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Ardeidae family