Ascension Night-heron vs White-eared Night Heron
Nycticorax olsoni compared with Oroanassa magnifica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Ascension Night-heron | White-eared Night Heron |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nycticorax olsoni | Oroanassa magnifica |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Ardeidae | Ardeidae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 61.3 cm (24.1 in) |
| Weight | 624.57 g (22.03 oz) | 480.3 g (16.94 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Ascension Night-heron only
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
Ascension Night-heron
Endangered
White-eared Night Heron
About These Birds
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.