Madagascar Heron vs White-crested Tiger-Heron
Ardea humbloti compared with Tigriornis leucolopha
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Madagascar Heron | White-crested Tiger-Heron |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ardea humbloti | Tigriornis leucolopha |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Ardeidae | Ardeidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 89.8 cm (35.4 in) | 53.2 cm (20.9 in) |
| Weight | 1060.0 g (37.39 oz) | 846.0 g (29.84 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Madagascar Heron only
None
White-crested Tiger-Heron only
Conservation Status
Endangered
Madagascar Heron
Least Concern
White-crested Tiger-Heron
About These Birds
White-crested Tiger-Heron
The White-crested Tiger-Heron (Tigriornis leucolopha) is a medium-large heron of the family Ardeidae and the sole member of its genus. It is a secretive and poorly known bird of West and Central African rainforests, inhabiting dense lowland forest along streams and rivers. Adults have a cryptically patterned plumage of black and rufous-brown barring on the upperparts and wings — the tiger-like pattern that gives the genus its name — with a whitish or pale crest on the crown and nape. …