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Primary Traits
403.5 g
0 m - 2,270 m
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Egretta garzetta
English name
Little Egret
Order
Pelecaniformes
Family
Ardeidae
Genus
Egretta
Species
garzetta
Data source
HBW1, BOTW, D07
Record section
Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Least Concern
Range restricted
No
Island endemic
No
Biogeographic realm
EZ
Latitudinal zone
Tropical-Temperate
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
280 g
Maximum female mass
344 g
Minimum male mass
No data
Maximum male mass
No data
Minimum unsexed mass
280 g
Maximum unsexed mass
710 g
Average mass
403.5 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
2,270 m
Maximum elevation
4,200 m
Elevation range
2,270 m
Typical elevation
1,135 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Wetland
Habitat breadth
5
Primary diet
Carnivore
Diet breadth
3
Diet specialization index
0.82
Record section
Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Colonial
Mating system
Monogamous
Cooperative breeding
Solitary breeder
Nest type
Platform
Nest substrate
Ground, Rock, Shrub/Bush/Vine, Tree, Grass
Minimum broods per year
1
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
1
Maximum clutch size
7
Incubating sex
Both
Minimum incubation period
21 d
Maximum incubation period
25 d
Minimum fledging period
40 d
Maximum fledging period
45 d
Nest parasitism
Victim of Parasitism
Average clutch size
4
Average fledging period
42.5 d
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Migratory, Dispersive, Sedentary