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Primary Traits
256 g
0 m - 2,150 m
48
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Ardeola grayii
English name
Indian Pond Heron
Order
Pelecaniformes
Family
Ardeidae
Genus
Ardeola
Species
grayii
Data source
HBW1, BOTW, D23
Record section
Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Least Concern
Range restricted
No
Island endemic
No
Biogeographic realm
IP
Latitudinal zone
Tropical-Temperate
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
No data
Maximum female mass
No data
Minimum male mass
230 g
Maximum male mass
282 g
Minimum unsexed mass
No data
Maximum unsexed mass
No data
Average mass
256 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
2,150 m
Maximum elevation
4,050 m
Elevation range
2,150 m
Typical elevation
1,075 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Wetland
Habitat breadth
3
Primary diet
Carnivore
Diet breadth
4
Diet specialization index
0.92
Record section
Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Colonial, Social
Mating system
Monogamous
Cooperative breeding
No data
Nest type
No data
Nest substrate
Shrub/Bush/Vine, Tree
Minimum broods per year
No data
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
3
Maximum clutch size
5
Incubating sex
No data
Minimum incubation period
24 d
Maximum incubation period
No data
Minimum fledging period
No data
Maximum fledging period
No data
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
4
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Irregular/Nomadic, Sedentary