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Black Bittern

Ixobrychus flavicollis

Least Concern
Kanat Açıklığı
40,2 cm
Ağırlık
314,0 g
Familya
Ardeidae
Takım
Pelecaniformes

Hakkında

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Kanat Açıklığı 40,2 cm 15.8 in
Ağırlık 314,0 g 11.08 oz

Habitat & Range

Koruma Durumu

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Davranış & Üreme

Yuvalama

Nest type: PL. Fledging: 15 days.

Kuluçka Büyüklüğü

2-6

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Takım Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons)
Familya Ardeidae (Herons & Egrets)
Genus Ixobrychus
Türler Ixobrychus flavicollis

External Databases

Sık Sorulan Sorular

Is the Black Bittern endangered?
The Black Bittern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black Bittern nest?
Nest type: PL. Fledging: 15 days.
How big is the Black Bittern?
The Black Bittern has a wingspan of 40.2 cm, weight of 314.0 g.
What order and family does the Black Bittern belong to?
The Black Bittern (Ixobrychus flavicollis) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae.

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