Least Bittern vs Forest Bittern

Ixobrychus exilis مقارنةً بـ Zonerodius heliosylus

Side-by-Side Comparison

السمة Least Bittern Forest Bittern
الاسم العلمي Ixobrychus exilis Zonerodius heliosylus
الرتبة Pelecaniformes Pelecaniformes
الفصيلة Ardeidae Ardeidae
حالة الحفاظ Least Concern Near Threatened
الطول
طول الجناح 21,6 cm (8.5 in) 60,6 cm (23.9 in)
الوزن 77,1 g (2.72 oz) 802,0 g (28.29 oz)
النظام الغذائي -- --
عدد البيض في الوضع 2-7 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

الموائل المشتركة

Least Bittern only

Forest Bittern only

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern

Least Bittern

Near Threatened

Forest Bittern

About These Birds

Least Bittern

The Least Bittern (Ixobrychus exilis) is the smallest heron in the Western Hemisphere and one of the smallest herons in the world, measuring only 28–36 cm in length and weighing 51–102 grams. Despite its diminutive size, it is a highly capable heron, inhabiting freshwater and brackish marshes from Canada to South America. Male adults have a glossy black cap and back contrasting with rich chestnut sides of the neck and a large buff wing patch conspicuous in flight. Females are …

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