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Western Cattle Egret

Bubulcus ibis

Least Concern
翼展
48.9 cm
体重
385.68333333333334 g
Ardeidae
Pelecaniformes

关于

牛背鹭(约340克)以跟随大型哺乳动物(尤其是牛群)捕食被惊起的昆虫和小型脊椎动物而著名。原产于非洲和亚洲,在20世纪扩散至美洲、澳大利亚和欧洲。无危;目前是世界上分布最广的鹭科鸟类之一。

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 48.9 cm 19.3 in
体重 385.68333333333334 g 13.60 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 21-26 days. Fledging: 30 days.

产卵数

1-9

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons)
Ardeidae (Herons & Egrets)
Genus Bubulcus
物种 Bubulcus ibis

Distribution

Western Cattle Egret has been recorded in 24 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

Is the Western Cattle Egret endangered?
The Western Cattle Egret has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Western Cattle Egret nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 21-26 days. Fledging: 30 days.
How big is the Western Cattle Egret?
The Western Cattle Egret has a wingspan of 48.9 cm, weight of 385.68333333333334 g.
What order and family does the Western Cattle Egret belong to?
The Western Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae.

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