探検鳥類

American Bittern

Botaurus lentiginosus

The American Bittern is a secretive bird that likes to hide in tall grasses and wetlands. It has a long neck and a funny way of standing still, making it look like a stick!

生息地: Wetlands

外見

The American Bittern has streaky brown plumage that perfectly mimics marsh reeds. It possesses bright yellow eyes and a long, sharp bill. Its patterned feathers provide excellent camouflage against its wetland home.

AnimaliaChordataAvesPelecaniformesArdeidaeBotaurus
American Bittern
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American Bittern

カテゴリ

鳥類

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

The female American Bittern does all the nesting and raises her chicks alone!

These secretive birds prefer to walk slowly rather than fly when hunting!

They stand perfectly still, bill pointed skyward, to disappear instantly!

They sway their bodies gently to look like wind-blown reeds!

特殊能力

能力

Reed Mimicry

American Bitterns can freeze with their bill pointed skyward, blending seamlessly with surrounding marsh reeds, which helps them hide from predators.

能力

Quick Strike

American Bitterns can quickly extend their neck to stab prey with their sharp bill, which helps them catch slippery fish and frogs.

能力

Booming Bass

American Bitterns have a unique, low-pitched call resembling a distant pump, which helps them attract mates across vast wetlands.

サイズと詳細

長さ
59-70 cm
翼開長
95-115 cm
体重
0.37-0.65 kg
寿命
5-8 年
Top Speed
40 km/h
一度の産卵数
2-6
抱卵期間
24-29 日
渡りの距離
3000 km

食性と食事

This stealthy hunter mostly eats small fish, frogs, and large insects found in shallow water.

主な食物

  • small fish
  • frogs
  • salamanders
  • crayfish
  • aquatic insects
  • small snakes

採餌方法

  • Ambush

生態系とのつながり

hunts

Green Frog

Lithobates clamitans

A common prey item in its marsh habitat.

hunts

Yellow Perch

Perca flavescens

Actively preys on small fish in shallow water.

hunts

Common Green Darner

Anax junius

Eats large dragonflies and other aquatic insects.

eaten by

Great Horned Owl

Bubo virginianus

Adults and chicks can fall victim to this nocturnal predator.

eaten by

Coyote

Canis latrans

Mammalian predators, including coyotes, can prey on bitterns.

特徴

別名

まだ別名はありません。

コレクション

安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

Always watch birds from a distance and be quiet so you don't scare them away.

よくある質問

American Bitternの長さは何ですか?

59-70 cm

American Bitternの翼開長は何ですか?

95-115 cm

American Bitternの体重は何ですか?

0.37-0.65 kg

American Bitternの寿命は何ですか?

5-8 年

American Bitternのtop Speedは何ですか?

40 km/h

American Bitternは何を食べますか?

This stealthy hunter mostly eats small fish, frogs, and large insects found in shallow water.

American Bitternは通常どこに生息していますか?

Wetlands

American Bitternはどのように狩りをしますか?

Ambush

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