White heron
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Prepared blue heron |
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| Zonerodius heliosylus | ||||||||||||
| ( Lesson & Garnot , 1828) |
The binding Heron ( Zonerodius heliosylus ) is a species of heron and the only extant member of the genus Zonerodius . The species occurs exclusively in Southeast Asia. As is characteristic of tiger herons , it is a species that is adapted to life in the forest. It is a very little researched species.
Appearance
The blue heron reaches a height of 70 centimeters. It is striped brown and yellow-brown. The dense horizontal stripes on the neck and neck, which are characteristic of the subfamily of the tiger heron , are striking . The top of the head is black. The beak is relatively long at 9 centimeters: no species of tiger heron has a longer beak. The irises are yellow, the chin is creamy white. The back and wing covers are dark brown with fine brown-yellow stripes. The torso and back are whitish, with the individual feathers having grayish tips. The underside of the body is cream-colored to whitish. The elongated feathers on the front chest fall over the abdomen, forming a feather apron. The legs are lemon yellow.
Distribution area and way of life
The great egret is found in New Guinea and some larger islands on the west coast of New Guinea. It is a resident bird that lives mainly in the rainforests of the lowlands, but there have also been isolated observations from altitudes of up to 1,450 meters above sea level. Its diet includes crabs, other crustaceans, and water beetles, as well as small fish, lizards, and snakes. The breeding season depends on the onset of the rainy season. So far nothing is known about the breeding biology.
supporting documents
Single receipts
literature
- James A. Kushlan & James A. Hancock: Herons . Oxford University Press, 2005, ISBN 0198549814
Web links
- Zonerodius heliosylus inthe IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2013.1. Listed by: BirdLife International, 2012. Retrieved November 21, 2013.
