Eastern Cattle Egret vs American Bittern

Ardea coromanda comparé à Botaurus lentiginosus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Eastern Cattle Egret American Bittern
Nom scientifique Ardea coromanda Botaurus lentiginosus
Ordre Pelecaniformes Pelecaniformes
Famille Ardeidae Ardeidae
Statut de conservation Not Evaluated Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 54,2 cm (21.3 in)
Poids 391,0 g (13.79 oz) 734,75 g (25.92 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 1-9 2-7
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Eastern Cattle Egret only

American Bittern only

Statut de conservation

Not Evaluated

Eastern Cattle Egret

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.

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