Madagascar Heron vs Yellow Bittern
Ardea humbloti comparé à Ixobrychus sinensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Madagascar Heron | Yellow Bittern |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Ardea humbloti | Ixobrychus sinensis |
| Ordre | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Famille | Ardeidae | Ardeidae |
| Statut de conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 89,8 cm (35.4 in) | 25,9 cm (10.2 in) |
| Poids | 1060,0 g (37.39 oz) | 91,5 g (3.23 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 3 | 3-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Endangered
Madagascar Heron
Least Concern
Yellow Bittern
About These Birds
Yellow Bittern
The Yellow Bittern (Ixobrychus sinensis) is a small heron of the family Ardeidae widely distributed across South and Southeast Asia and the Pacific. Adult males have a distinctive pale tawny-yellow to buff-brown upperparts and a dark blackish-brown cap, contrasting with cream to buff underparts with brown streaking along the central breast and throat. The large, pale yellowish wing patches conspicuous in flight are a useful field mark. Females are more heavily streaked brown. Total length is 30–40 cm, making it …