Lava Heron vs Ascension Night-heron
Butorides sundevalli compared with Nycticorax olsoni
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Lava Heron | Ascension Night-heron |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Butorides sundevalli | Nycticorax olsoni |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Ardeidae | Ardeidae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | — |
| Weight | 239.0 g (8.43 oz) | 624.57 g (22.03 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
Lava 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.