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Black Bittern

Ixobrychus flavicollis

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
40,2 cm
Berat
314,0 g
Famili
Ardeidae
Ordo
Pelecaniformes

Tentang

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
Rentang Sayap 40,2 cm 15.8 in
Berat 314,0 g 11.08 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: PL. Fledging: 15 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2-6

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons)
Famili Ardeidae (Herons & Egrets)
Genus Ixobrychus
Spesies Ixobrychus flavicollis

External Databases

Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

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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