Aviary habitat
Eurasian Bittern · Planet Zoo 2
Eurasian Bittern in Planet Zoo 2: habitat type, biomes, barrier grade, space, temperature, group limits and breeding values — the numbers you need before you place the first rock.
At a glance
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Ardeidae |
| Conservation status | Least Concern |
| Native range | Africa, Asia, Europe |
| Biomes | Temperate, Wetlands |
| Habitat type | Aviary habitat |
| Content pack | Base game |
| Adult size | 1.3 m / 1.2 m (leg span) |
| Adult weight | — |
Care requirements
| Requirement | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Habitat temperature | -6°C to 25°C |
| Group size (mixed) | 1–2 |
| Group cap per sex | 1 / 1 |
| Land area | 40m² |
| Shelter area | 10m² |
| Barrier strength grade | 2 |
| Barrier height | 1m |
| Climb-proof barrier | No |
| Water barrier allowed | No |
| Terrain mix | Sand 0–10%, Soil 10–30%, Rock 0–30%, Long grass 30–100% |
| Periodic food cost | $191.00 |
What this means for the build
- Barrier strength grade 2 with a minimum height of 1m is the Zoopedia requirement for this species.
- Keep the habitat between -6°C to 25°C; heaters and coolers are a running cost, not a one-off.
- Terrain mix must stay inside the ranges in the table: welfare checks the painted surface, not the object list.
- Plan at least 40m² of land area before adding shelter and enrichment objects.
- Shelter area of 10m² counts separately from the land area.
- Group size runs 1–2 mixed; overstocking shows up first as social welfare warnings.
Lifecycle and breeding
| Requirement | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Age of sexual maturity | 1 years |
| Gestation / incubation | 0 months |
| Interbirth period | 12 months |
| Litter size | 3-6 |
| Reproduction difficulty | Easy |
| Age of sterility | Death |
| Mating system | Polygynous |
| Offspring dispersal | None |
Enrichment that counts
- Food-based: Bamboo Feeder, Block of Frozen Fish, Slow Feeder
- Habitat: Platform Floats, Mirror Mobile, Sprinkler, Rattle, Tennis Ball
Next decision
- Open the welfare debugger prefilled with Eurasian Bittern
- Sequence research, welfare and breeding for this species
- Check release readiness for this species
Source and version
Zoopedia record captured 2026-10-17 — official Zoopedia entry. Values change with patches; check the version before acting.
FAQ
FAQ
Common questions about this topic.
What habitat does the Eurasian Bittern need?
Aviary habitat — biomes: Temperate, Wetlands. Barrier grade 2, minimum height 1m.
What temperature does the Eurasian Bittern habitat need?
-6°C to 25°C
How many Eurasian Bittern can live together?
1–2 mixed, cap per sex 1/1.
How long is the Eurasian Bittern gestation?
0 months, with an interbirth period of 12 months.