American bittern vs Black bittern
The American bittern is heavier: 706 g against 321 g for the black bittern, about 2.2 times the weight.
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What is the difference between a American bittern and a black bittern?
Each point below is worked out from a pair of recorded values.
- The American bittern is heavier: 706 g against 321 g for the black bittern, about 2.2 times the weight.
- Both belong to the genus Botaurus, so they are close relatives.
Side by side
| American bittern | Black bittern | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Botaurus lentiginosus | Botaurus flavicollis |
| Family | Ardeidae | Ardeidae |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Weight | 372 g – 706 g | 321 g |
| Length | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Lifespan | 8.3 years | Not recorded |
| Main food | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Habitat | wetland | wetland |
| Conservation status | Least Concern | Not recorded |
| Countries recorded | Not recorded | 1 |
A scale drawing needs a recorded length for both animals; only weights are on record for this pair.
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