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Black Bittern

Ixobrychus flavicollis

Least Concern
Envergadura
40,2 cm
Peso
314,0 g
Familia
Ardeidae
Orden
Pelecaniformes

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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
Envergadura 40,2 cm 15.8 in
Peso 314,0 g 11.08 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: PL. Fledging: 15 days.

Tamaño de la puesta

2-6

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Pelecaniformes (Pelícanos y Garzas)
Familia Ardeidae (Garzas y Garcetas)
Genus Ixobrychus
Especies Ixobrychus flavicollis

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Black Bittern endangered?
The Black Bittern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black Bittern nest?
Nest type: PL. Fledging: 15 days.
How big is the Black Bittern?
The Black Bittern has a wingspan of 40.2 cm, weight of 314.0 g.
What order and family does the Black Bittern belong to?
The Black Bittern (Ixobrychus flavicollis) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae.

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