Agami Heron vs Least Bittern

Agamia agami в сравнении с Ixobrychus exilis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Agami Heron Least Bittern
Научное название Agamia agami Ixobrychus exilis
Отряд Pelecaniformes Pelecaniformes
Семейство Ardeidae Ardeidae
Охранный статус Near Threatened Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 54,7 cm (21.5 in) 21,6 cm (8.5 in)
Масса 527,5 g (18.61 oz) 77,1 g (2.72 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 2-4 2-7
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Agami Heron only

Least Bittern only

Нет

Охранный статус

Near Threatened

Agami Heron

Least Concern

Least 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.

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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