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Black Bittern
Ixobrychus flavicollis
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Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
40.2 cm
वजन
314.0 g
कुल
Ardeidae
गण
Pelecaniformes
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के बारे में
The Black Bittern is a medium-sized, slender heron of South and Southeast Asia and Australia, with males displaying largely black upperparts, a tawny-yellow neck, and streaked underparts. It inhabits densely vegetated wetlands, including reed beds, mangroves, and overgrown ponds and streams. It is secretive and crepuscular, feeding on fish, frogs, and aquatic invertebrates.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 40.2 cm | 15.8 in |
| वजन | 314.0 g | 11.08 oz |
Habitat & Range
संरक्षण स्थिति
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Nest type: PL. Fledging: 15 days.
अंडों की संख्या
2-6
वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons) |
| कुल | Ardeidae (Herons & Egrets) |
| Genus | Ixobrychus |
| प्रजातियां | Ixobrychus flavicollis |
External Databases
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
Is the Black Bittern endangered?
The Black Bittern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black Bittern nest?
Nest type: PL. Fledging: 15 days.
How big is the Black Bittern?
The Black Bittern has a wingspan of 40.2 cm, weight of 314.0 g.
What order and family does the Black Bittern belong to?
The Black Bittern (Ixobrychus flavicollis) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae.
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