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The Squacco Heron is a small heron species found in warm regions of Europe, Africa, and Asia that hunts for fish and other small animals in shallow wetlands. It is named for its distinctive appearance, particularly its fluffy plumage during breeding season, and serves as an indicator of healthy wetland habitats that support diverse wildlife.
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Species
Least ConcernSquacco heron
Species
- PhylumChordata
- ClassAves
- OrderCiconiiformes
- FamilyArdeidae
Der Rallenreiher (Ardeola ralloides) ist ein altweltlicher Vogel der Gattung Ardeola aus der Familie der Reiher (Ardeidae). In Mitteleuropa ist der Rallenreiher nur noch in Ungarn ein Brutvogel sowie mit stark schwankendem Bestand in der Slowakei. Im nördlichen Teil des Skutari-Sees in Montenegro findet sich im Sommer eine größere Population.
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Article
The squacco heron (Ardeola ralloides) is a small heron, 44–47 cm (17+1⁄2–18+1⁄2 in) long, of which the body is 20–23 cm (8–9 in), with 80–92 cm (31+1⁄2–36 in) wingspan. It is of Old World origins, breeding in southern Europe and the Greater Middle East.
Behaviour