White-crested Tiger-Heron vs Forest Bittern
Tigriornis leucolopha compared with Zonerodius heliosylus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | White-crested Tiger-Heron | Forest Bittern |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tigriornis leucolopha | Zonerodius heliosylus |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Ardeidae | Ardeidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 53.2 cm (20.9 in) | 60.6 cm (23.9 in) |
| Weight | 846.0 g (29.84 oz) | 802.0 g (28.29 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
White-crested Tiger-Heron only
Forest Bittern only
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Conservation Status
Least Concern
White-crested Tiger-Heron
Near Threatened
Forest Bittern
About These Birds
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. …