Madagascar Heron vs Nankeen Night-Heron
Ardea humbloti compared with Nycticorax caledonicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Madagascar Heron | Nankeen Night-Heron |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ardea humbloti | Nycticorax caledonicus |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Ardeidae | Ardeidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 89.8 cm (35.4 in) | 60.0 cm (23.6 in) |
| Weight | 1060.0 g (37.39 oz) | 832.0 g (29.35 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Madagascar Heron only
None
Nankeen Night-Heron only
Conservation Status
Endangered
Madagascar Heron
Least Concern
Nankeen Night-Heron
About These Birds
Nankeen Night-Heron
The Nankeen Night-Heron (Nycticorax caledonicus), also known as the Rufous Night-Heron, is the most widespread night-heron in Australasia and the Pacific, and the only night-heron native to Australia. Adults display a distinctive and handsome plumage: the upperparts — crown, back, and wings — are rich rufous-brown to chestnut, contrasting with a white to pale buff underside and a black bill. The face is pale with large dark red eyes adapted for nocturnal vision. In breeding plumage adults develop two or …