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Black Bittern

Ixobrychus flavicollis

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
40,2 cm
Khối Lượng
314,0 g
Họ
Ardeidae
Bộ
Pelecaniformes

Giới Thiệu

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
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 40,2 cm 15.8 in
Khối Lượng 314,0 g 11.08 oz

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: PL. Fledging: 15 days.

Số Trứng

2-6

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons)
Họ Ardeidae (Herons & Egrets)
Genus Ixobrychus
Loài Ixobrychus flavicollis

External Databases

Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

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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