White-bellied Heron vs Ascension Night-heron
Ardea insignis compared with Nycticorax olsoni
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | White-bellied Heron | Ascension Night-heron |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ardea insignis | Nycticorax olsoni |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Ardeidae | Ardeidae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 107.7 cm (42.4 in) | — |
| Weight | 2024.0 g (71.39 oz) | 624.57 g (22.03 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Ascension Night-heron only
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
White-bellied Heron
Not Evaluated
Ascension Night-heron
About These Birds
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.