American Bittern vs Australasian Bittern

Botaurus lentiginosus в сравнении с Botaurus poiciloptilus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика American Bittern Australasian Bittern
Научное название Botaurus lentiginosus Botaurus poiciloptilus
Отряд Pelecaniformes Pelecaniformes
Семейство Ardeidae Ardeidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Vulnerable
Длина
Размах крыльев 54,2 cm (21.3 in) 64,1 cm (25.2 in)
Масса 734,75 g (25.92 oz) 1166,5 g (41.15 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 2-7 4-5
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

American Bittern only

Australasian Bittern only

Нет

Охранный статус

Least Concern

American Bittern

Vulnerable

Australasian 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.

Australasian Bittern

The Australasian Bittern is a Vulnerable large heron found in freshwater wetlands and reed beds across Australia and New Zealand. Weighing about 1,166.5g with a wingspan of 64.1cm, it is a cryptically streaked brown bird that freezes motionless with its bill pointed skyward when threatened. It feeds on fish, frogs, and aquatic invertebrates at night.

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