Least Bittern vs Forest Bittern

Ixobrychus exilis 비교 대상 Zonerodius heliosylus

Side-by-Side Comparison

속성 Least Bittern Forest Bittern
학명 Ixobrychus exilis Zonerodius heliosylus
Pelecaniformes Pelecaniformes
Ardeidae Ardeidae
보전 상태 Least Concern Near Threatened
체장
날개 폭 21.6 cm (8.5 in) 60.6 cm (23.9 in)
체중 77.1 g (2.72 oz) 802.0 g (28.29 oz)
식성 -- --
산란 수 2-7 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

공유 서식지

Least Bittern only

Forest Bittern only

보전 상태

Least Concern

Least Bittern

Near Threatened

Forest Bittern

About These Birds

Least Bittern

The Least Bittern (Ixobrychus exilis) is the smallest heron in the Western Hemisphere and one of the smallest herons in the world, measuring only 28–36 cm in length and weighing 51–102 grams. Despite its diminutive size, it is a highly capable heron, inhabiting freshwater and brackish marshes from Canada to South America. Male adults have a glossy black cap and back contrasting with rich chestnut sides of the neck and a large buff wing patch conspicuous in flight. Females are …

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