Grey Heron vs American Bittern
Ardea cinerea в сравнении с Botaurus lentiginosus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Grey Heron | American Bittern |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Ardea cinerea | Botaurus lentiginosus |
| Отряд | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Семейство | Ardeidae | Ardeidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 88,2 cm (34.7 in) | 54,2 cm (21.3 in) |
| Масса | 1546,5 g (54.55 oz) | 734,75 g (25.92 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 1-10 | 2-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Охранный статус
Least Concern
Grey Heron
Least Concern
American Bittern
About These Birds
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.