Eurasian Bittern vs Little Egret
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Eurasian Bittern
0.81 m
Human
1.75 m
Little Egret
0.65 m
| Eurasian Bittern | Little Egret | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.87–1.94 kg | 0.3–0.65 kg |
| Length | 69–81 cm | 55–65 cm |
| Wingspan | 1.25–1.35 m | 0.88–1.06 m |
| Top Speed | 50 km/h | 45 km/h |
| Lifespan | 5–11 yrs | 5–22 yrs |
| Incubation | 25 days | 21 days |
| Offspring | 3–6 | 2–6 |
| Diet | Piscivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Crepuscular | Diurnal |
| Migration | Partial Migrant | Partial Migrant |
| Habitat | Wetland, Lake, River | Wetland, Coast, Mangrove, River, Lake, Farmland |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, Asia | Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania |
| Family | Ardeidae | Ardeidae |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |