Tricoloured heron — size comparison

The tricoloured heron lives in lagoons, mangroves and shallow wetlands of the Americas. It actively pursues small fish and invertebrates in water. During breedi

Silhouette comparison

Length

wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaReference values · details in the profiles

Tricoloured heron

Egretta tricolor

ok. 65 cmDorosły ptak
total length

wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaMeasurement: side

Mass
415 gObie płcie — Cornell
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Boy: approx. 115 cm
Total lengthScale in cm
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Tricoloured heronTotal lengthapprox. 65 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Boy: approx. 115 cm
Tricoloured heron — size comparison — facts and sources

The tricoloured heron lives in lagoons, mangroves and shallow wetlands of the Americas. It actively pursues small fish and invertebrates in water.

During breeding it gathers in colonies. Coastal vegetation supports nests to which parents regularly bring food.

Measurement sources