American Bittern vs Green-backed Heron
Botaurus lentiginosus comparado con Butorides striata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | American Bittern | Green-backed Heron |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Botaurus lentiginosus | Butorides striata |
| Orden | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Familia | Ardeidae | Ardeidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 54,2 cm (21.3 in) | 35,2 cm (13.9 in) |
| Peso | 734,75 g (25.92 oz) | 162,0 g (5.71 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 2-7 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservación
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.