Agami Heron vs Stripe-backed Bittern

Agamia agami 比較対象 Ixobrychus involucris

Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Agami Heron Stripe-backed Bittern
学名 Agamia agami Ixobrychus involucris
Pelecaniformes Pelecaniformes
Ardeidae Ardeidae
保全状況 Near Threatened Least Concern
体長
翼開長 54.7 cm (21.5 in) 23.1 cm (9.1 in)
体重 527.5 g (18.61 oz) 87.58333333333333 g (3.09 oz)
食性 -- --
一腹卵数 2-4 2-5
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

共通生息地

Agami Heron only

Stripe-backed Bittern only

保全状況

Near Threatened

Agami Heron

Least Concern

Stripe-backed Bittern

About These Birds

Agami Heron

The Agami Heron is a near-threatened, strikingly patterned wading bird with a wingspan of about 55 cm and a weight of around 528 g. It inhabits shaded forest streams and swampy areas in Central and South America, where it stands motionless before striking with its exceptionally long, sharp bill.

Stripe-backed Bittern

The Stripe-backed Bittern (Ixobrychus involucris) is a small, secretive member of the family Ardeidae found in South America. It is one of the least frequently observed bitterns in its range owing to its cryptic plumage, secretive habits, and preference for dense wetland vegetation. Adults are pale buff to yellowish on the underparts with dark brownish streaking, and show distinctive dark stripes down the back between white or buff stripes — the pattern responsible for the common name. The upperparts are …

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