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Case Report


Breeding record of the Squacco Heron Ardeola ralloides (Scopoli, 1769) in Libya

Abdalati Elsowayeb, Khaled Alroteb, Khaled Salem Etayeb.


Abstract
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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Elsowayeb A, Alroteb K, Etayeb KS. Breeding record of the Squacco Heron Ardeola ralloides (Scopoli, 1769) in Libya. Open Vet. J.. 2026; 16(7): 4970-4973. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i7.74

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Elsowayeb A, Alroteb K, Etayeb KS. Breeding record of the Squacco Heron Ardeola ralloides (Scopoli, 1769) in Libya. https://www.openveterinaryjournal.com/?mno=309609 [Access: July 27, 2026]. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i7.74

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Elsowayeb A, Alroteb K, Etayeb KS. Breeding record of the Squacco Heron Ardeola ralloides (Scopoli, 1769) in Libya. Open Vet. J.. 2026; 16(7): 4970-4973. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i7.74


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Elsowayeb A, Alroteb K, Etayeb KS. Breeding record of the Squacco Heron Ardeola ralloides (Scopoli, 1769) in Libya. Open Vet. J.. (2026), [cited July 27, 2026]; 16(7): 4970-4973. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i7.74


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Elsowayeb, A., Alroteb, . K. & Etayeb, . K. S. (2026) Breeding record of the Squacco Heron Ardeola ralloides (Scopoli, 1769) in Libya. Open Vet. J., 16 (7), 4970-4973. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i7.74


Turabian Style

Elsowayeb, Abdalati, Khaled Alroteb, and Khaled Salem Etayeb. 2026. Breeding record of the Squacco Heron Ardeola ralloides (Scopoli, 1769) in Libya. Open Veterinary Journal, 16 (7), 4970-4973. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i7.74


Chicago Style

Elsowayeb, Abdalati, Khaled Alroteb, and Khaled Salem Etayeb. "Breeding record of the Squacco Heron Ardeola ralloides (Scopoli, 1769) in Libya." Open Veterinary Journal 16 (2026), 4970-4973. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i7.74


MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Elsowayeb, Abdalati, Khaled Alroteb, and Khaled Salem Etayeb. "Breeding record of the Squacco Heron Ardeola ralloides (Scopoli, 1769) in Libya." Open Veterinary Journal 16.7 (2026), 4970-4973. Print. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i7.74


APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Elsowayeb, A., Alroteb, . K. & Etayeb, . K. S. (2026) Breeding record of the Squacco Heron Ardeola ralloides (Scopoli, 1769) in Libya. Open Veterinary Journal, 16 (7), 4970-4973. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i7.74


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