Madagascar Heron vs Boat-billed Heron
Ardea humbloti comparado com Cochlearius cochlearius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Madagascar Heron | Boat-billed Heron |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Ardea humbloti | Cochlearius cochlearius |
| Ordem | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Família | Ardeidae | Ardeidae |
| Estado de conservação | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 89,8 cm (35.4 in) | 52,9 cm (20.8 in) |
| Peso | 1060,0 g (37.39 oz) | 644,0 g (22.72 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 3 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
Madagascar Heron only
Nenhum
Boat-billed Heron only
Estado de conservação
Endangered
Madagascar Heron
Least Concern
Boat-billed Heron
About These Birds
Boat-billed Heron
The Boat-billed Heron (Cochlearius cochlearius) is one of the most morphologically distinctive members of the family Ardeidae, so unusual in appearance that it was formerly placed in its own monotypic family, Cochleariidae. The feature that immediately sets this species apart is its extraordinarily broad, flat, scoop-shaped bill, which is wider than it is long and resembles an upturned boat hull — a structure unlike any other heron bill. Adults have a black cap and crest, pale gray to white breast …