About the Squacco Heron
The squacco heron is a small heron, 44–47 cm long, of which the body is 20–23 cm (8–9 in), with 80–92 cm wingspan. It is of Old World origins, breeding in southern Europe and the Greater Middle East.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns (Ardeidae) |
| Species | Ardeola ralloides |
| Species Codes | squher1, SQHE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Squacco Heron belong to?
The Squacco Heron (Ardeola ralloides) belongs to the Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns family (Ardeidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
How can I identify the Squacco Heron?
The squacco heron is a small heron, 44–47 cm long, of which the body is 20–23 cm (8–9 in), with 80–92 cm wingspan. It is of Old World origins, breeding in southern Europe and the Greater Middle East....
Where can I report a Squacco Heron sighting?
You can log sightings of Squacco Heron on eBird (ebird.org) using species code squher1, or on iNaturalist.
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Pelecaniformes
Order
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Species in Family
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