Mauritius Night-Heron vs Forest Bittern
Nycticorax mauritianus compared with Zonerodius heliosylus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Mauritius Night-Heron | Forest Bittern |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nycticorax mauritianus | Zonerodius heliosylus |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Ardeidae | Ardeidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 60.6 cm (23.9 in) |
| Weight | — | 802.0 g (28.29 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Extinct
Mauritius Night-Heron
Near Threatened
Forest Bittern
About These Birds
Mauritius Night-Heron
The Mauritius Night-Heron (Nycticorax mauritianus) is an extinct species of night-heron belonging to the family Ardeidae, formerly endemic to the island of Mauritius in the southwestern Indian Ocean. Unlike the Réunion Night-Heron which is known only from historical description, the Mauritius Night-Heron is known from subfossil and fossil skeletal remains recovered from Mauritian sites, allowing comparative analysis of its morphology. These remains indicate a large, robust heron, substantially larger than the extant Black-crowned Night-Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) of the mainland, consistent …