Malayan Night-Heron vs Ascension Night-heron
Gorsachius melanolophus compared with Nycticorax olsoni
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Malayan Night-Heron | Ascension Night-heron |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gorsachius melanolophus | Nycticorax olsoni |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Ardeidae | Ardeidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 51.0 cm (20.1 in) | — |
| Weight | 414.0 g (14.60 oz) | 624.57 g (22.03 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Ascension Night-heron only
Conservation Status
Malayan Night-Heron
Ascension Night-heron
About These Birds
Malayan Night-Heron
The Malayan Night-Heron (Gorsachius melanolophus), also called the Tiger Bittern or Malaysian Night-Heron, is a medium-sized heron of the family Ardeidae found in South and Southeast Asia. Adults have a distinctive and finely patterned plumage: the upperparts are deep brown and black with fine pale barring or spotting, and the underparts are pale with bold dark brown streaking — a cryptic pattern reminiscent of a tiger's stripes and effective camouflage in the dappled shade of forest understory. The crown is …
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.