Agami Heron vs American Bittern

Agamia agami в сравнении с Botaurus lentiginosus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Agami Heron American Bittern
Научное название Agamia agami Botaurus lentiginosus
Отряд Pelecaniformes Pelecaniformes
Семейство Ardeidae Ardeidae
Охранный статус Near Threatened Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 54,7 cm (21.5 in) 54,2 cm (21.3 in)
Масса 527,5 g (18.61 oz) 734,75 g (25.92 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 2-4 2-7
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Agami Heron only

American Bittern only

Охранный статус

Near Threatened

Agami Heron

Least Concern

American 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.

American Bittern

The American Bittern is a large heron weighing about 735 g with a 54.2 cm wingspan, inhabiting freshwater marshes and reed beds across North America. When threatened, it freezes with bill pointed skyward, its streaked brown plumage blending remarkably with marsh vegetation.

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