Australasian Bittern vs Forest Bittern
Botaurus poiciloptilus в сравнении с Zonerodius heliosylus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Australasian Bittern | Forest Bittern |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Botaurus poiciloptilus | Zonerodius heliosylus |
| Отряд | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Семейство | Ardeidae | Ardeidae |
| Охранный статус | Vulnerable | Near Threatened |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 64,1 cm (25.2 in) | 60,6 cm (23.9 in) |
| Масса | 1166,5 g (41.15 oz) | 802,0 g (28.29 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 4-5 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Охранный статус
Vulnerable
Australasian Bittern
Near Threatened
Forest Bittern
About These Birds
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.