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[HBW - BirdLife (v3)] |
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| Species Details [Taxonomy: HBW - BirdLife (v3)] |
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Forest Bittern* |
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Zonerodius heliosylus |
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Description (7)
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Forest Bittern
© flickr.com
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Other Names (World)
Forest Bittern, New Guinea Tiger-heron, New Guinea Bittern, Zebra Bittern
Family
Ardeidae (Herons)
Size
65 - 71 cm
First Described (Guide)
(Lesson, 1828)
Habitat
Streams, pools, swamps in forested areas. From sea-level - 1,430 m.
Indonesia (B) (NB), Papua New Guinea (B) (NB).
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Restricted to New Guinea and some of larger islands adjacent to western coast, including Salawati; Aru Is.
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Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is 2,500 - 9,999 (2010) and decreasing.
Status NT
Loss of habitat through logging is the main threat.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Subspecies
No subspecies.
References
See References.
Files:
BirdLife International
For more information about the Forest Bittern see...  BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
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