Madagascar Heron vs Mauritius Night-Heron
Ardea humbloti compared with Nycticorax mauritianus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Madagascar Heron | Mauritius Night-Heron |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ardea humbloti | Nycticorax mauritianus |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Ardeidae | Ardeidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 89.8 cm (35.4 in) | — |
| Weight | 1060.0 g (37.39 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Madagascar Heron
Extinct
Mauritius Night-Heron
About These Birds
Mauritius Night-Heron
The Mauritius Night-Heron (Nycticorax mauritianus) is an extinct species of night-heron belonging to the family Ardeidae, formerly endemic to the island of Mauritius in the southwestern Indian Ocean. Unlike the Réunion Night-Heron which is known only from historical description, the Mauritius Night-Heron is known from subfossil and fossil skeletal remains recovered from Mauritian sites, allowing comparative analysis of its morphology. These remains indicate a large, robust heron, substantially larger than the extant Black-crowned Night-Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) of the mainland, consistent …