American Bittern vs White-crested Tiger-Heron
Botaurus lentiginosus compared with Tigriornis leucolopha
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | American Bittern | White-crested Tiger-Heron |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Botaurus lentiginosus | Tigriornis leucolopha |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Ardeidae | Ardeidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 54.2 cm (21.3 in) | 53.2 cm (20.9 in) |
| Weight | 734.75 g (25.92 oz) | 846.0 g (29.84 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-7 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
American Bittern only
White-crested Tiger-Heron only
Conservation Status
American Bittern
White-crested Tiger-Heron
About These Birds
American Bittern
The American Bittern is a large heron weighing about 735 g with a 54.2 cm wingspan, inhabiting freshwater marshes and reed beds across North America. When threatened, it freezes with bill pointed skyward, its streaked brown plumage blending remarkably with marsh vegetation.
White-crested Tiger-Heron
The White-crested Tiger-Heron (Tigriornis leucolopha) is a medium-large heron of the family Ardeidae and the sole member of its genus. It is a secretive and poorly known bird of West and Central African rainforests, inhabiting dense lowland forest along streams and rivers. Adults have a cryptically patterned plumage of black and rufous-brown barring on the upperparts and wings — the tiger-like pattern that gives the genus its name — with a whitish or pale crest on the crown and nape. …