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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:species
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gptkbp:adaptations
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adapted to various wetland conditions
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gptkbp:breeding_behavior
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may form colonies in suitable areas
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gptkbp:breeding_season
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varies by region
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gptkbp:class
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gptkb:Aves
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gptkbp:climate_adaptation
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adapted to local climate conditions
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gptkbp:clutch_size
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3-5 eggs
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gptkbp:color
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gptkb:yellow
yellow-green
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gptkbp:coloration
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white body with black head
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gptkbp:common_name
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gptkb:Black-headed_Heron
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gptkbp:conservation_efforts
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habitat protection initiatives
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gptkbp:conservation_status
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gptkb:Least_Concern
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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featured in local folklore
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gptkbp:diet
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gptkb:fish
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gptkbp:distribution
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gptkb:Africa
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gptkbp:ecological_role
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predator in wetland ecosystems
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gptkbp:egg_color
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blue-green
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gptkbp:family
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gptkb:Ardeidae
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gptkbp:first_described_by
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by John Latham in 1801
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gptkbp:fledging_period
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6-7 weeks
dependent on parents
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gptkbp:foraging_behavior
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diurnal
stalking
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gptkbp:genus
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gptkb:Ardea
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gptkbp:habitat
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wetlands
marshes and swamps
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gptkbp:habitat_preference
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prefers shallow waters.
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Ardea melanocephala
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gptkbp:human_interaction
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generally tolerant of human presence
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gptkbp:incubation_period
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25-30 days
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gptkbp:is_observed_in
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popular among birdwatchers
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gptkbp:kingdom
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gptkb:Animalia
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gptkbp:length
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70-80 cm
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gptkbp:local_names
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varies by region
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gptkbp:mating_system
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dancing and calling
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gptkbp:migration
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non-migratory
not migratory but may disperse locally
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gptkbp:nest_material
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twigs and reeds
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gptkbp:nesting
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builds nests close to water
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gptkbp:nesting_site
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ground or low shrubs
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gptkbp:order
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gptkb:Pelecaniformes
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gptkbp:phylum
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gptkb:Chordata
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gptkbp:population_trend
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stable in many areas
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gptkbp:predators
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larger birds and mammals
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gptkbp:related_species
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gptkb:Ardea_cinerea
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gptkbp:reproduction
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monogamous during breeding season
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gptkbp:research_status
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studied in various regions
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gptkbp:social_behavior
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solitary or in small groups
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gptkbp:subspecies
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none known
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gptkbp:territorial_behavior
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defends nesting territory
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gptkbp:threats
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habitat loss
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gptkbp:vocalization
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croaking sounds
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gptkbp:weight
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1-1.5 kg
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gptkbp:wingspan
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120-140 cm
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:black-headed_heron
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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7
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