American Bittern vs Black Bittern

Botaurus lentiginosus в сравнении с Ixobrychus flavicollis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика American Bittern Black Bittern
Научное название Botaurus lentiginosus Ixobrychus flavicollis
Отряд Pelecaniformes Pelecaniformes
Семейство Ardeidae Ardeidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 54,2 cm (21.3 in) 40,2 cm (15.8 in)
Масса 734,75 g (25.92 oz) 314,0 g (11.08 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 2-7 2-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

American Bittern only

Black Bittern only

Охранный статус

Least Concern

American Bittern

Least Concern

Black 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.

Black Bittern

The Black Bittern is a medium-sized, slender heron of South and Southeast Asia and Australia, with males displaying largely black upperparts, a tawny-yellow neck, and streaked underparts. It inhabits densely vegetated wetlands, including reed beds, mangroves, and overgrown ponds and streams. It is secretive and crepuscular, feeding on fish, frogs, and aquatic invertebrates.

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