Cinnamon Bittern vs Forest Bittern

Ixobrychus cinnamomeus comparé à Zonerodius heliosylus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Cinnamon Bittern Forest Bittern
Nom scientifique Ixobrychus cinnamomeus Zonerodius heliosylus
Ordre Pelecaniformes Pelecaniformes
Famille Ardeidae Ardeidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Near Threatened
Longueur
Envergure 28,9 cm (11.4 in) 60,6 cm (23.9 in)
Poids 126,5 g (4.46 oz) 802,0 g (28.29 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 2-6 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Cinnamon Bittern only

Forest Bittern only

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Cinnamon Bittern

Near Threatened

Forest Bittern

About These Birds

Cinnamon Bittern

The Cinnamon Bittern (Ixobrychus cinnamomeus) is a small heron of the family Ardeidae distributed across South and Southeast Asia. As the common name suggests, adult males are predominantly rich cinnamon-brown to chestnut-rufous on the head, neck, breast, and upperparts, making them one of the most uniformly colored members of the genus Ixobrychus. Females are similar but browner and more streaked on the breast and upperparts. Both sexes show pale buff underparts with a darker median stripe. Total length is 38–40 …

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