American Bittern vs Bare-throated Tiger-heron

Botaurus lentiginosus в сравнении с Tigrisoma mexicanum

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика American Bittern Bare-throated Tiger-heron
Научное название Botaurus lentiginosus Tigrisoma mexicanum
Отряд Pelecaniformes Pelecaniformes
Семейство Ardeidae Ardeidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 54,2 cm (21.3 in) 74,3 cm (29.3 in)
Масса 734,75 g (25.92 oz) 974,6666666666666 g (34.38 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 2-7 1-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

American Bittern only

Bare-throated Tiger-heron only

Охранный статус

Least Concern

American Bittern

Least Concern

Bare-throated Tiger-heron

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.

Bare-throated Tiger-heron

The Bare-throated Tiger-heron is a large heron of the family Ardeidae found in mangroves, rivers, and wetlands from Mexico through Central America to Colombia. Weighing about 974.7g with a wingspan of 74.3cm, it has a distinctive bare yellow throat and intricately barred plumage. It is a solitary hunter, stalking fish and amphibians in aquatic habitats.

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