American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="botaurus-lentiginosus"></birdfyi-bird>The American Bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus) is a bird species in the family Ardeidae (garzas y garcetas), within the order Pelecaniformes (pelícanos y garzas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 54.2 cm and a weight of 734.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 54,2 cm | 21.3 in |
| Peso | 734,75 g | 25.92 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 28-29 days. Fledging: 14 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-7
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Pelecaniformes (Pelícanos y Garzas) |
| Familia | Ardeidae (Garzas y Garcetas) |
| Genus | Botaurus |
| Especies | Botaurus lentiginosus |
Distribution
American Bittern has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Ardeidae family