Dwarf Bittern vs Forest Bittern
Ixobrychus sturmii dibandingkan dengan Zonerodius heliosylus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atribut | Dwarf Bittern | Forest Bittern |
|---|---|---|
| Nama Ilmiah | Ixobrychus sturmii | Zonerodius heliosylus |
| Ordo | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Famili | Ardeidae | Ardeidae |
| Status Konservasi | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Panjang | — | — |
| Rentang Sayap | 31,2 cm (12.3 in) | 60,6 cm (23.9 in) |
| Berat | 140,66666666666666 g (4.96 oz) | 802,0 g (28.29 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Ukuran Sarang | 3-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Status Konservasi
Least Concern
Dwarf Bittern
Near Threatened
Forest Bittern
About These Birds
Dwarf Bittern
The Dwarf Bittern (Ixobrychus sturmii) is a small heron of the family Ardeidae endemic to sub-Saharan Africa. It is the smallest heron found regularly in Africa, measuring approximately 25–30 cm in total length — smaller even than the Least Bittern of the Americas. Adults are dark slate-gray above, including the crown, neck sides, and upperparts, while the underparts are pale buff to whitish with dark brown streaking along the center. The wings show a rufous wing patch visible in flight. …