Malagasy Pond Heron vs Ascension Night-heron
Ardeola idae compared with Nycticorax olsoni
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Malagasy Pond Heron | Ascension Night-heron |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ardeola idae | Nycticorax olsoni |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Ardeidae | Ardeidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 45.4 cm (17.9 in) | — |
| Weight | 287.5 g (10.14 oz) | 624.57 g (22.03 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Ascension Night-heron only
None
Conservation Status
Endangered
Malagasy Pond 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.