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Breeding record of the Squacco Heron Ardeola ralloides (Scopoli, 1769) in LibyaAbdalati Elsowayeb, Khaled Alroteb, Khaled Salem Etayeb. Abstract |  Download PDF | |  Post | Background:
The Squacco Heron Ardeola ralloides is a Palearctic migrant widely recorded in Libya during passage, but breeding has remained unconfirmed.
Case Description:
We report the first documented breeding attempt of the species in Libya, recorded in July 2022 at treated wastewater ponds in Wadi Sasso, north-western Libya. A single breeding pair was observed incubating 4 eggs in a tree nest within the pond system.
Conclusion:
This observation represents the first confirmed breeding record for the country and highlights the potential importance of artificial wetlands for heron conservation in arid regions.
Key words: Squacco Heron; Breeding record; Ardeola ralloides; Artificial wetlands; Libya.
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