Nankeen Night-Heron vs Forest Bittern
Nycticorax caledonicus compared with Zonerodius heliosylus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Nankeen Night-Heron | Forest Bittern |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nycticorax caledonicus | Zonerodius heliosylus |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Ardeidae | Ardeidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 60.0 cm (23.6 in) | 60.6 cm (23.9 in) |
| Weight | 832.0 g (29.35 oz) | 802.0 g (28.29 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Nankeen Night-Heron only
Forest Bittern only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Nankeen Night-Heron
Near Threatened
Forest Bittern
About These Birds
Nankeen Night-Heron
The Nankeen Night-Heron (Nycticorax caledonicus), also known as the Rufous Night-Heron, is the most widespread night-heron in Australasia and the Pacific, and the only night-heron native to Australia. Adults display a distinctive and handsome plumage: the upperparts — crown, back, and wings — are rich rufous-brown to chestnut, contrasting with a white to pale buff underside and a black bill. The face is pale with large dark red eyes adapted for nocturnal vision. In breeding plumage adults develop two or …