Yellow Bittern vs Forest Bittern

Ixobrychus sinensis в сравнении с Zonerodius heliosylus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Yellow Bittern Forest Bittern
Научное название Ixobrychus sinensis Zonerodius heliosylus
Отряд Pelecaniformes Pelecaniformes
Семейство Ardeidae Ardeidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Near Threatened
Длина
Размах крыльев 25,9 cm (10.2 in) 60,6 cm (23.9 in)
Масса 91,5 g (3.23 oz) 802,0 g (28.29 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 3-7 --
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Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Yellow Bittern only

Forest Bittern only

Охранный статус

Least Concern

Yellow Bittern

Near Threatened

Forest Bittern

About These Birds

Yellow Bittern

The Yellow Bittern (Ixobrychus sinensis) is a small heron of the family Ardeidae widely distributed across South and Southeast Asia and the Pacific. Adult males have a distinctive pale tawny-yellow to buff-brown upperparts and a dark blackish-brown cap, contrasting with cream to buff underparts with brown streaking along the central breast and throat. The large, pale yellowish wing patches conspicuous in flight are a useful field mark. Females are more heavily streaked brown. Total length is 30–40 cm, making it …

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