American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
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Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
54,2 cm
Berat
734,75 g
Famili
Ardeidae
Ordo
Pelecaniformes
Tentang
The American Bittern is a large heron weighing about 735 g with a 54.2 cm wingspan, inhabiting freshwater marshes and reed beds across North America. When threatened, it freezes with bill pointed skyward, its streaked brown plumage blending remarkably with marsh vegetation.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Rentang Sayap | 54,2 cm | 21.3 in |
| Berat | 734,75 g | 25.92 oz |
Habitat & Range
Status Konservasi
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Perilaku & Berkembang Biak
Bersarang
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 28-29 days. Fledging: 14 days.
Ukuran Sarang
2-7
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons) |
| Famili | Ardeidae (Herons & Egrets) |
| Genus | Botaurus |
| Spesies | Botaurus lentiginosus |
Distribution
American Bittern has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Hadir
Not recorded
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External Databases
Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan
Is the American Bittern endangered?
The American Bittern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the American Bittern nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 28-29 days. Fledging: 14 days.
How big is the American Bittern?
The American Bittern has a wingspan of 54.2 cm, weight of 734.75 g.
What order and family does the American Bittern belong to?
The American Bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae.
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