Black Bittern vs Forest Bittern

Ixobrychus flavicollis в сравнении с Zonerodius heliosylus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Black Bittern Forest Bittern
Научное название Ixobrychus flavicollis Zonerodius heliosylus
Отряд Pelecaniformes Pelecaniformes
Семейство Ardeidae Ardeidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Near Threatened
Длина
Размах крыльев 40,2 cm (15.8 in) 60,6 cm (23.9 in)
Масса 314,0 g (11.08 oz) 802,0 g (28.29 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 2-6 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Black Bittern only

Forest Bittern only

Охранный статус

Least Concern

Black Bittern

Near Threatened

Forest Bittern

About These Birds

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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