New Zealand Little Bittern vs Forest Bittern
Ixobrychus novaezelandiae comparé à Zonerodius heliosylus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | New Zealand Little Bittern | Forest Bittern |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Ixobrychus novaezelandiae | Zonerodius heliosylus |
| Ordre | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Famille | Ardeidae | Ardeidae |
| Statut de conservation | Extinct | Near Threatened |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | — | 60,6 cm (23.9 in) |
| Poids | 104,5 g (3.69 oz) | 802,0 g (28.29 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-9 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
New Zealand Little Bittern only
Forest Bittern only
Aucun(e)
Statut de conservation
Extinct
New Zealand Little Bittern
Near Threatened
Forest Bittern
About These Birds
New Zealand Little Bittern
The New Zealand Little Bittern (Ixobrychus novaezelandiae) is an extinct species of small heron belonging to the family Ardeidae, formerly endemic to the North Island, South Island, and possibly other islands of New Zealand. Known from subfossil bones and a small number of specimens collected in the nineteenth century, this bittern appears to have been similar in general structure to other small Ixobrychus bitterns but with plumage that reportedly differed from its congeners, showing more brownish and streaked tones. It …