Madagascar Heron vs Black Bittern

Ardea humbloti comparé à Ixobrychus flavicollis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Madagascar Heron Black Bittern
Nom scientifique Ardea humbloti Ixobrychus flavicollis
Ordre Pelecaniformes Pelecaniformes
Famille Ardeidae Ardeidae
Statut de conservation Endangered Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 89,8 cm (35.4 in) 40,2 cm (15.8 in)
Poids 1060,0 g (37.39 oz) 314,0 g (11.08 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 3 2-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Madagascar Heron only

Aucun(e)

Black Bittern only

Aucun(e)

Statut de conservation

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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