10,194 observationsLeast Concern
Squacco Heron
Ardeola ralloides
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Pelecaniformes ›Family: Ardeidae ›Genus: Ardeola
About
The squacco heron (Ardeola ralloides) is a small heron, 44–47 cm (17–19 in) long, of which the body is 20–23 cm (7.9–9.1 in), with 80–92 cm (31–36 in) wingspan. It is of Old World origins, breeding in southern Europe and the Greater Middle East.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Squacco Heron is Ardeola ralloides.
- Squacco Heron belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Squacco Heron belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Squacco Heron belongs to the class Aves.
- Squacco Heron belongs to the order Pelecaniformes.
- Squacco Heron belongs to the family Ardeidae.
- Squacco Heron belongs to the genus Ardeola.