Australian Little Bittern

Australian Little Bittern

Ixobrychus dubius

Least Concern
Envergure
26,3 cm
Poids
89,5 g
Famille
Ardeidae
Ordre
Pelecaniformes

À propos

The Australian Little Bittern is a small heron found in freshwater wetlands and reed beds across Australia and New Guinea. Weighing about 89.5g with a wingspan of 26.3cm, it is a cryptically streaked bird that clings vertically to reed stems to avoid detection. It feeds on small fish, frogs, and aquatic insects.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 26,3 cm 10.4 in
Poids 89,5 g 3.16 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 16-21 days. Fledging: 25-30 days.

Taille de la couvée

3-4

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons)
Famille Ardeidae (Herons & Egrets)
Genus Ixobrychus
Espèces Ixobrychus dubius

Distribution

Australian Little Bittern has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Australian Little Bittern endangered?
The Australian Little Bittern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Australian Little Bittern nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 16-21 days. Fledging: 25-30 days.
How big is the Australian Little Bittern?
The Australian Little Bittern has a wingspan of 26.3 cm, weight of 89.5 g.
What order and family does the Australian Little Bittern belong to?
The Australian Little Bittern (Ixobrychus dubius) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae.

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