Australasian Bittern

Australasian Bittern

Botaurus poiciloptilus

Vulnerable
पंखों का फैलाव
64.1 cm
वजन
1166.5 g
कुल
Ardeidae
गण
Pelecaniformes

The Australasian Bittern (Botaurus poiciloptilus) is a bird species in the family Ardeidae (herons & egrets), within the order Pelecaniformes (pelicans & herons). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 64.1 cm and a weight of 1.2 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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The Australasian Bittern is a Vulnerable large heron found in freshwater wetlands and reed beds across Australia and New Zealand. Weighing about 1,166.5g with a wingspan of 64.1cm, it is a cryptically streaked brown bird that freezes motionless with its bill pointed skyward when threatened. It feeds on fish, frogs, and aquatic invertebrates at night.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
पंखों का फैलाव 64.1 cm 25.2 in
वजन 1166.5 g 41.15 oz

Habitat & Range

संरक्षण स्थिति

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 25-49 days.

अंडों की संख्या

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वर्गिकी

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
गण Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons)
कुल Ardeidae (Herons & Egrets)
Genus Botaurus
प्रजातियां Botaurus poiciloptilus

Distribution

Australasian Bittern has been recorded in 1 countries.

उपस्थित Not recorded

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Is the Australasian Bittern endangered?
The Australasian Bittern has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Australasian Bittern nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 25-49 days.
How big is the Australasian Bittern?
The Australasian Bittern has a wingspan of 64.1 cm, weight of 1166.5 g.
What order and family does the Australasian Bittern belong to?
The Australasian Bittern (Botaurus poiciloptilus) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae.

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