Black-crowned Night Heron vs Eurasian Bittern
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Black-crowned Night Heron
0.65 m
Human
1.75 m
Eurasian Bittern
0.81 m
| Black-crowned Night Heron | Eurasian Bittern | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.727–1.014 kg | 0.87–1.94 kg |
| Length | 58–65 cm | 69–81 cm |
| Wingspan | 1.05–1.12 m | 1.25–1.35 m |
| Top Speed | 55 km/h | 50 km/h |
| Lifespan | 10–21 yrs | 5–11 yrs |
| Incubation | 24 days | 25 days |
| Offspring | 3–5 | 3–6 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Piscivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Nocturnal | Crepuscular |
| Migration | Partial Migrant | Partial Migrant |
| Habitat | Wetland, Coast, Mangrove, River, Lake, Urban, Farmland | Wetland, Lake, River |
| Regions | Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, South America, Oceania | Nordics, Europe, Asia |
| Family | Ardeidae | Ardeidae |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |