American Bittern vs Green-backed Heron
Botaurus lentiginosus verglichen mit Butorides striata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | American Bittern | Green-backed Heron |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Botaurus lentiginosus | Butorides striata |
| Ordnung | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Familie | Ardeidae | Ardeidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 54,2 cm (21.3 in) | 35,2 cm (13.9 in) |
| Gewicht | 734,75 g (25.92 oz) | 162,0 g (5.71 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 2-7 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Gemeinsame Lebensräume
American Bittern only
Green-backed Heron only
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
American Bittern
Least Concern
Green-backed Heron
About These Birds
American Bittern
The American Bittern is a large heron weighing about 735 g with a 54.2 cm wingspan, inhabiting freshwater marshes and reed beds across North America. When threatened, it freezes with bill pointed skyward, its streaked brown plumage blending remarkably with marsh vegetation.