Cinnamon Bittern vs Ascension Night-heron
Ixobrychus cinnamomeus compared with Nycticorax olsoni
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Cinnamon Bittern | Ascension Night-heron |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ixobrychus cinnamomeus | Nycticorax olsoni |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Ardeidae | Ardeidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.9 cm (11.4 in) | — |
| Weight | 126.5 g (4.46 oz) | 624.57 g (22.03 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-6 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Cinnamon Bittern only
Ascension Night-heron only
None
Conservation Status
Cinnamon Bittern
Ascension Night-heron
About These Birds
Cinnamon Bittern
The Cinnamon Bittern (Ixobrychus cinnamomeus) is a small heron of the family Ardeidae distributed across South and Southeast Asia. As the common name suggests, adult males are predominantly rich cinnamon-brown to chestnut-rufous on the head, neck, breast, and upperparts, making them one of the most uniformly colored members of the genus Ixobrychus. Females are similar but browner and more streaked on the breast and upperparts. Both sexes show pale buff underparts with a darker median stripe. Total length is 38–40 …
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.