DISTRIBUTION:

The Squacco Heron (Ardeola ralloides) is natural to southern Europe, northern Africa and southern Asia. Some individuals have made it to the Americans.

HABITAT:

Normally seen on the water edge of fresh water deposits and in fields covered with water.

BEHAVIOR:

More active during the early morning and late afternoon, although it also fish during the day and night.

REPRODUCTION:

This egret is a colonial breeder. The nest is done on the trees. The clutch is three to six eggs. The youngsters are able to fly at 30 days.

FOOD:

The diet consists of fish.

OTHER NAMES:

The Squacco Heron in Spanish is called “Garcilla Cangrejera”.