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Little Bittern
Ixobrychus minutus
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Least Concern
Envergadura
28,5 cm
Peso
104,5 g
Família
Ardeidae
Ordem
Pelecaniformes
Sobre
O socozinho-da-europa é o menor socó da Europa, encontrado em pântanos com vegetação densa por toda a Eurásia e África, com hábitos discretos e crípticos.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 28,5 cm | 11.2 in |
| Peso | 104,5 g | 3.69 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 16-21 days. Fledging: 28-30 days.
Tamanho da postura
2-9
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons) |
| Família | Ardeidae (Herons & Egrets) |
| Genus | Ixobrychus |
| Espécies | Ixobrychus minutus |
Distribution
Little Bittern has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Perguntas frequentes
Is the Little Bittern endangered?
The Little Bittern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Little Bittern nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 16-21 days. Fledging: 28-30 days.
How big is the Little Bittern?
The Little Bittern has a wingspan of 28.5 cm, weight of 104.5 g.
What order and family does the Little Bittern belong to?
The Little Bittern (Ixobrychus minutus) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae.
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