Agami Heron vs Ascension Night-heron
Agamia agami compared with Nycticorax olsoni
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Agami Heron | Ascension Night-heron |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agamia agami | Nycticorax olsoni |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Ardeidae | Ardeidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 54.7 cm (21.5 in) | — |
| Weight | 527.5 g (18.61 oz) | 624.57 g (22.03 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Agami Heron
Not Evaluated
Ascension Night-heron
About These Birds
Agami Heron
The Agami Heron is a near-threatened, strikingly patterned wading bird with a wingspan of about 55 cm and a weight of around 528 g. It inhabits shaded forest streams and swampy areas in Central and South America, where it stands motionless before striking with its exceptionally long, sharp bill.
Ascension Night-heron
The Ascension Night-heron was a flightless heron known from subfossil remains on Ascension Island in the South Atlantic. Weighing an estimated 624g, it was likely driven to extinction by human activity and introduced predators. It is currently listed as Not Evaluated by conservation assessments.