Botaurus lentiginosus

GPTKB entity

Properties (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf species
gptkbp:behavior solitary
crepuscular
camouflage
gptkbp:breedingSeason spring
gptkbp:clutchSize 3-6 eggs
gptkbp:colors yellow
black
brown
long and pointed
buff
camouflaged
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:American_bittern
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Least Concern
gptkbp:description gptkb:George_Shaw
gptkbp:diet amphibians
fish
invertebrates
gptkbp:eggColor cream
4-6 cm
gptkbp:family gptkb:Ardeidae
gptkbp:firstDescribedBy 1819
gptkbp:fledgingPeriod 60-70 days
gptkbp:foragingBehavior ambush predator
gptkbp:geographicalFeature gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:habitat wetlands
marshes
swamps
reed beds
gptkbp:headlights short and square
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Botaurus lentiginosus
gptkbp:incubationPeriod 25-30 days
gptkbp:length 60-75 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years
gptkbp:matingSystem monogamous
gptkbp:migration partial
gptkbp:nesting ground
gptkbp:order Pelecaniformes
gptkbp:predators birds of prey
mammals
gptkbp:relatedPatent gptkb:Botaurus_stellaris
gptkb:Botaurus_poiciloptilus
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:socialStructure solitary or in pairs
gptkbp:threats pollution
habitat loss
human disturbance
gptkbp:vocalization booming call
gptkbp:weight 0.9-1.5 kg
gptkbp:wildlife Least Concern
gptkbp:wingArea broad and rounded
gptkbp:wingspan 90-100 cm