Least Bittern vs Forest Bittern

Ixobrychus exilis ile kıyaslandığında Zonerodius heliosylus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Özellik Least Bittern Forest Bittern
Bilimsel Ad Ixobrychus exilis Zonerodius heliosylus
Takım Pelecaniformes Pelecaniformes
Familya Ardeidae Ardeidae
Koruma Durumu Least Concern Near Threatened
Uzunluk
Kanat Açıklığı 21,6 cm (8.5 in) 60,6 cm (23.9 in)
Ağırlık 77,1 g (2.72 oz) 802,0 g (28.29 oz)
Beslenme -- --
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü 2-7 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Ortak Yaşam Alanları

Least Bittern only

Forest Bittern only

Koruma Durumu

Least Concern

Least Bittern

Near Threatened

Forest Bittern

About These Birds

Least Bittern

The Least Bittern (Ixobrychus exilis) is the smallest heron in the Western Hemisphere and one of the smallest herons in the world, measuring only 28–36 cm in length and weighing 51–102 grams. Despite its diminutive size, it is a highly capable heron, inhabiting freshwater and brackish marshes from Canada to South America. Male adults have a glossy black cap and back contrasting with rich chestnut sides of the neck and a large buff wing patch conspicuous in flight. Females are …

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