African Squacco Heron

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:adult_plumage brown and streaked
distinctive coloration
duller than adults
buff and white
white with buff markings
gptkbp:behavior solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:breeding_range Mediterranean region
near water bodies
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:call croaking sound
gptkbp:color long and pointed
gptkbp:coloration seasonally variable
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:diet gptkb:fish
gptkb:amphibians
insects
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Africa
gptkbp:egg_color blue-green
gptkbp:family gptkb:Ardeidae
gptkbp:fledging_period 6-7 weeks
gptkbp:flight_style slow and steady
gptkbp:foot long and yellow
gptkbp:foraging_behavior diurnal
stalking
gptkbp:genus Ardeola
gptkbp:habitat wetlands
gptkbp:habitat_preference shallow waters
gptkbp:habitat_range gptkb:sub-Saharan_Africa
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label African Squacco Heron
gptkbp:incubation_period 21-25 days
gptkbp:length 50-60 cm
gptkbp:local_names gptkb:Heron_d'_Afrique
gptkb:Squacco_Heron
Garza de Cangrejo
gptkbp:mating_system elaborate posturing
gptkbp:migration irregular
partial migrant
gptkbp:nest_material twigs and reeds
gptkbp:nesting trees
platform nests
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:stable
gptkbp:predators larger birds
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Eastern_Squacco_Heron
gptkb:Western_Squacco_Heron
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research often seen standing still
gptkbp:social_structure loose colonies
gptkbp:species gptkb:Ardeola_ralloides
gptkbp:territorial_behavior during breeding season
gptkbp:threats pollution
habitat loss
hunting
gptkbp:vocalization varied calls
gptkbp:weight 300-500 g
gptkbp:wingspan 90-100 cm
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Zoo_Tycoon:_African_Adventure
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6