AnAge entry for Egretta rufescens

Classification (HAGRID: 01051)

Taxonomy: Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Aves (Taxon entry)
            Order: Pelecaniformes
                Family: Ardeidae
                    Genus: Egretta
Species: Egretta rufescens
Common name: Reddish egret
Synonyms: Dichromanassa rufescens, Ardea rufescens

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity: 22 years (wild)
Source: ref. 972
Sample size: Small
Data quality: Acceptable
Observations: No observations are presently available

Life history traits (averages)

: No information is available on life history. Please contact us if you wish to suggest or contribute data.

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

[0972] Wasser and Sherman (2010), Avian longevities and their interpretation under evolutionary theories of senescence
[0820] John Dunning (2008), CRC Handbook of Avian Body Masses
[0444] John Terres (1980), The Audubon Society Encyclopedia of North American Birds
[0445] The Birds of North America Online

External Resources

Integrated Taxonomic Information System: ITIS 174824
Animal Diversity Web: ADW account (if available)
Encyclopaedia of Life: Search EOL
NCBI Taxonomy: Taxonomy ID 56074
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