Boat-billed Heron vs Forest Bittern
Cochlearius cochlearius comparé à Zonerodius heliosylus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Boat-billed Heron | Forest Bittern |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Cochlearius cochlearius | Zonerodius heliosylus |
| Ordre | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Famille | Ardeidae | Ardeidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 52,9 cm (20.8 in) | 60,6 cm (23.9 in) |
| Poids | 644,0 g (22.72 oz) | 802,0 g (28.29 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Boat-billed Heron
Near Threatened
Forest Bittern
About These Birds
Boat-billed Heron
The Boat-billed Heron (Cochlearius cochlearius) is one of the most morphologically distinctive members of the family Ardeidae, so unusual in appearance that it was formerly placed in its own monotypic family, Cochleariidae. The feature that immediately sets this species apart is its extraordinarily broad, flat, scoop-shaped bill, which is wider than it is long and resembles an upturned boat hull — a structure unlike any other heron bill. Adults have a black cap and crest, pale gray to white breast …