White-backed Night Heron vs Black Heron
Calherodius leuconotus comparé à Egretta ardesiaca
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | White-backed Night Heron | Black Heron |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Calherodius leuconotus | Egretta ardesiaca |
| Ordre | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Famille | Ardeidae | Ardeidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 49,6 cm (19.5 in) | 49,0 cm (19.3 in) |
| Poids | 440,0 g (15.52 oz) | 330,0 g (11.64 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-5 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
White-backed Night Heron only
Black Heron only
Aucun(e)
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
White-backed Night Heron
Least Concern
Black Heron
About These Birds
Black Heron
The Black Heron is a medium-sized, all-black heron famous for its unique canopy-feeding technique, in which it spreads its wings like an umbrella over the water to create shade and attract fish. It inhabits shallow freshwater lakes, marshes, and flooded grasslands across sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar. It feeds primarily on small fish and aquatic invertebrates attracted to the shade created by its distinctive wing canopy.