Black Bittern
Ixobrychus flavicollis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="ixobrychus-flavicollis"></birdfyi-bird>The Black Bittern (Ixobrychus flavicollis) is a bird species in the family Ardeidae (reiher und silberreiher), within the order Pelecaniformes (pelikane und reiher). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 40.2 cm and a weight of 314 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The Black Bittern is a medium-sized, slender heron of South and Southeast Asia and Australia, with males displaying largely black upperparts, a tawny-yellow neck, and streaked underparts. It inhabits densely vegetated wetlands, including reed beds, mangroves, and overgrown ponds and streams. It is secretive and crepuscular, feeding on fish, frogs, and aquatic invertebrates.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 40,2 cm | 15.8 in |
| Gewicht | 314,0 g | 11.08 oz |
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Nistverhalten
Nest type: PL. Fledging: 15 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Pelecaniformes (Pelikane und Reiher) |
| Familie | Ardeidae (Reiher und Silberreiher) |
| Genus | Ixobrychus |
| Arten | Ixobrychus flavicollis |
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