American Bittern vs Snowy Egret
Botaurus lentiginosus в сравнении с Egretta thula
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | American Bittern | Snowy Egret |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Botaurus lentiginosus | Egretta thula |
| Отряд | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Семейство | Ardeidae | Ardeidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 54,2 cm (21.3 in) | 50,6 cm (19.9 in) |
| Масса | 734,75 g (25.92 oz) | 370,0 g (13.05 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 2-7 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Охранный статус
Least Concern
American Bittern
Least Concern
Snowy Egret
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.