Agami Heron vs Great-billed Heron
Agamia agami compared with Ardea sumatrana
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Agami Heron | Great-billed Heron |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agamia agami | Ardea sumatrana |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Ardeidae | Ardeidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 54.7 cm (21.5 in) | 90.7 cm (35.7 in) |
| Weight | 527.5 g (18.61 oz) | 1950.0 g (68.78 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Agami Heron
Least Concern
Great-billed Heron
About These Birds
Agami Heron
The Agami Heron is a near-threatened, strikingly patterned wading bird with a wingspan of about 55 cm and a weight of around 528 g. It inhabits shaded forest streams and swampy areas in Central and South America, where it stands motionless before striking with its exceptionally long, sharp bill.