| Current Zoology(formerly Acta Zoologica Sinica), Dec. 2002, 48(6): 824 - 827 |
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| Title: | A PRELIMINARY STUDY OF THE BREEDING BIOLOGY OF THE CHINESE EGRET |
| Authors: | YIN Zuo-Hua LEI Fu-Min |
| Abstract: | The Chinese egret is a globally endangered species. This paper describes the breeding behavior of the Chinese egret (Egretta eulophotes) on Xingrentuo Islet, Changhai County, Liaoning Province between April and August 2001. 150 breeding pairs were found at this site, and 60 more pairs were found on nearby Yuanbaotuo Islet, the largest breeding colony in China. Chinese egret arrived at the islet from mid April and departed from late August. Their nests were built in the branches of low trees and fleabanes. 2～6 light greenish blue eggs were layed in each clutch. 40 eggs averaged 45.56(±2.05)mm×33.57(±0.74)mm in size,and 26.46±1.88)g in weight. The hatching period was 21～23 days. |
| Keywords: | Chinese egret (Egretta eulophotes), Breeding biology, Xingrentuo Islet |
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