Pied Heron vs Ascension Night-heron
Egretta picata compared with Nycticorax olsoni
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pied Heron | Ascension Night-heron |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Egretta picata | Nycticorax olsoni |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Ardeidae | Ardeidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 45.2 cm (17.8 in) | — |
| Weight | 291.0 g (10.26 oz) | 624.57 g (22.03 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Pied 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.