Madagascar Heron vs Black Bittern

Ardea humbloti comparado con Ixobrychus flavicollis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Madagascar Heron Black Bittern
Nombre científico Ardea humbloti Ixobrychus flavicollis
Orden Pelecaniformes Pelecaniformes
Familia Ardeidae Ardeidae
Estado de conservación Endangered Least Concern
Longitud
Envergadura 89,8 cm (35.4 in) 40,2 cm (15.8 in)
Peso 1060,0 g (37.39 oz) 314,0 g (11.08 oz)
Dieta -- --
Tamaño de la puesta 3 2-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Hábitats compartidos

Madagascar Heron only

Ninguno

Black Bittern only

Ninguno

Estado de conservación

Endangered

Madagascar Heron

Least Concern

Black Bittern

About These Birds

Black Bittern

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.

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