Madagascar Heron vs Bare-throated Tiger-heron
Ardea humbloti compared with Tigrisoma mexicanum
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Madagascar Heron | Bare-throated Tiger-heron |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ardea humbloti | Tigrisoma mexicanum |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Ardeidae | Ardeidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 89.8 cm (35.4 in) | 74.3 cm (29.3 in) |
| Weight | 1060.0 g (37.39 oz) | 974.6666666666666 g (34.38 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Madagascar Heron
Least Concern
Bare-throated Tiger-heron
About These Birds
Bare-throated Tiger-heron
The Bare-throated Tiger-heron is a large heron of the family Ardeidae found in mangroves, rivers, and wetlands from Mexico through Central America to Colombia. Weighing about 974.7g with a wingspan of 74.3cm, it has a distinctive bare yellow throat and intricately barred plumage. It is a solitary hunter, stalking fish and amphibians in aquatic habitats.