Egretta rufescens

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:adult_plumage dark gray with reddish highlights
gptkbp:behavior solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:breeding_range gptkb:southeastern_United_States
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:call harsh croaking sound
gptkbp:categories gptkb:Aves
gptkbp:color juveniles are brownish
gptkbp:coloration white with reddish neck and legs
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Reddish_Egret
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of coastal ecosystems
gptkbp:diet gptkb:fish
gptkbp:egg_color blue-green
gptkbp:family gptkb:Ardeidae
gptkbp:fledging_period about 6 weeks
gptkbp:foraging_behavior stalking and waiting
uses its bill to catch prey
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Egretta
gptkbp:habitat coastal wetlands
shallow coastal waters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Egretta rufescens
gptkbp:incubation_period about 25 days
gptkbp:is_observed_in popular among birdwatchers
gptkbp:lifespan up to 15 years
gptkbp:mating_system dancing and posturing
gptkbp:migration partial migrant
seasonal movements
gptkbp:nesting builds nests in trees or shrubs
gptkbp:nesting_site mangroves
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:stable
gptkbp:predators larger birds and mammals
gptkbp:range gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Egretta_thula
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Egretta_rufescens
gptkbp:size medium-sized bird
gptkbp:social_structure often seen foraging alone
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:weight 0.7 to 1.2 kg
gptkbp:wingspan approximately 1.2 meters
gptkbp:wintering_range southern United States and Central America
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Reddish_Egret
gptkb:Egretta
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5