Yellow Bittern vs Forest Bittern

Ixobrychus sinensis 比較対象 Zonerodius heliosylus

Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Yellow Bittern Forest Bittern
学名 Ixobrychus sinensis Zonerodius heliosylus
Pelecaniformes Pelecaniformes
Ardeidae Ardeidae
保全状況 Least Concern Near Threatened
体長
翼開長 25.9 cm (10.2 in) 60.6 cm (23.9 in)
体重 91.5 g (3.23 oz) 802.0 g (28.29 oz)
食性 -- --
一腹卵数 3-7 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

共通生息地

Yellow Bittern only

Forest Bittern only

保全状況

Least Concern

Yellow Bittern

Near Threatened

Forest Bittern

About These Birds

Yellow Bittern

The Yellow Bittern (Ixobrychus sinensis) is a small heron of the family Ardeidae widely distributed across South and Southeast Asia and the Pacific. Adult males have a distinctive pale tawny-yellow to buff-brown upperparts and a dark blackish-brown cap, contrasting with cream to buff underparts with brown streaking along the central breast and throat. The large, pale yellowish wing patches conspicuous in flight are a useful field mark. Females are more heavily streaked brown. Total length is 30–40 cm, making it …

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