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Purple Heron
Ardea purpurea
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Least Concern
Kanat Açıklığı
69,9 cm
Ağırlık
873,75 g
Familya
Ardeidae
Takım
Pelecaniformes
The Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea) is a bird species in the family Ardeidae (herons & egrets), within the order Pelecaniformes (pelicans & herons). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 69.9 cm and a weight of 873.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 69,9 cm | 27.5 in |
| Ağırlık | 873,75 g | 30.82 oz |
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 25-27 days. Fledging: 45-50 days.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
2-8
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons) |
| Familya | Ardeidae (Herons & Egrets) |
| Genus | Ardea |
| Türler | Ardea purpurea |
Distribution
Purple Heron has been recorded in 4 countries.
Mevcut
Not recorded
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External Databases
Sık Sorulan Sorular
Is the Purple Heron endangered?
The Purple Heron has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Purple Heron nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 25-27 days. Fledging: 45-50 days.
How big is the Purple Heron?
The Purple Heron has a wingspan of 69.9 cm, weight of 873.75 g.
What order and family does the Purple Heron belong to?
The Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae.
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