Goliath Heron vs American Bittern
Ardea goliath comparado con Botaurus lentiginosus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Goliath Heron | American Bittern |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Ardea goliath | Botaurus lentiginosus |
| Orden | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Familia | Ardeidae | Ardeidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 113,9 cm (44.8 in) | 54,2 cm (21.3 in) |
| Peso | 4389,0 g (154.82 oz) | 734,75 g (25.92 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 2-5 | 2-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
Goliath Heron
Least Concern
American Bittern
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.