Stripe-backed Bittern vs Ascension Night-heron
Ixobrychus involucris compared with Nycticorax olsoni
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Stripe-backed Bittern | Ascension Night-heron |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ixobrychus involucris | Nycticorax olsoni |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Ardeidae | Ardeidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 23.1 cm (9.1 in) | — |
| Weight | 87.58333333333333 g (3.09 oz) | 624.57 g (22.03 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Stripe-backed Bittern only
Ascension Night-heron only
Conservation Status
Stripe-backed Bittern
Ascension Night-heron
About These Birds
Stripe-backed Bittern
The Stripe-backed Bittern (Ixobrychus involucris) is a small, secretive member of the family Ardeidae found in South America. It is one of the least frequently observed bitterns in its range owing to its cryptic plumage, secretive habits, and preference for dense wetland vegetation. Adults are pale buff to yellowish on the underparts with dark brownish streaking, and show distinctive dark stripes down the back between white or buff stripes — the pattern responsible for the common name. The upperparts are …
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.