Black-billed Heron

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ardea_alba_melanorhynchos
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:Detective
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gray
gptkbp:behavior solitary or in pairs
cautious
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:calls_for croaking sound
gptkbp:color gptkb:black
yellow-green
dark plumage
gray and black
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:diet gptkb:fish
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:New_Zealand
gptkbp:egg_color blue-green
gptkbp:eye_color gptkb:yellow
gptkbp:family gptkb:Ardeidae
gptkbp:fledging_period 6-7 weeks
gptkbp:foraging_behavior shallow waters
stalking
standing and waiting
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Ardea
gptkbp:habitat wetlands
coastal areas
wetlands and estuaries
freshwater and brackish water
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Black-billed Heron
gptkbp:incubation_period 25-30 days
gptkbp:length 70-80 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 15 years
gptkbp:local_names Kāruhiruhi
gptkbp:mating_system aerial displays
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
none observed
gptkbp:nesting trees or shrubs
August to January
twigs and reeds
high in undisturbed areas
gptkbp:predators eagles
gptkbp:related_species White-faced Heron
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:size 1.5-2.5 kg
gptkbp:social_structure monogamous pairs
gptkbp:species Ardea melanorhynchos
gptkbp:status native to New Zealand
gptkbp:subspecies none known
gptkbp:tail_type gptkb:white
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends nesting area
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization varied calls
gptkbp:wingspan 120-130 cm
gptkbp:young chicks