Madagascar Heron vs Least Bittern

Ardea humbloti verglichen mit Ixobrychus exilis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Merkmal Madagascar Heron Least Bittern
Wissenschaftlicher Name Ardea humbloti Ixobrychus exilis
Ordnung Pelecaniformes Pelecaniformes
Familie Ardeidae Ardeidae
Erhaltungsstatus Endangered Least Concern
Länge
Flügelspannweite 89,8 cm (35.4 in) 21,6 cm (8.5 in)
Gewicht 1060,0 g (37.39 oz) 77,1 g (2.72 oz)
Ernährung -- --
Gelegegröße 3 2-7
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Gemeinsame Lebensräume

Madagascar Heron only

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Least Bittern only

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Erhaltungsstatus

Endangered

Madagascar Heron

Least Concern

Least 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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