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Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute	Agami Heron	Fasciated Tiger-Heron
Scientific Name	Agamia agami	Tigrisoma fasciatum
Order	Pelecaniformes	Pelecaniformes
Family	Ardeidae	Ardeidae
Conservation Status	Near Threatened	Least Concern
Length	—	—
Wingspan	54.7 cm (21.5 in)	62.1 cm (24.4 in)
Weight	527.5 g (18.61 oz)	850.0 g (29.98 oz)
Diet	--	--
Clutch Size	2-4	1
Population Trend	—	—

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Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

🌲 Forest

Agami Heron only

🏖️ Coastal 🌿 Wetland

Fasciated Tiger-Heron only

None

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Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Agami Heron

Least Concern

Fasciated Tiger-Heron

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About These Birds

Agami Heron

The Agami Heron is a near-threatened, strikingly patterned wading bird with a wingspan of about 55 cm and a weight of around 528 g. It inhabits shaded forest streams and swampy areas in Central and South America, where it stands motionless before striking with its exceptionally long, sharp bill.

Fasciated Tiger-Heron

The Fasciated Tiger-Heron (Tigrisoma fasciatum) is the smallest and most montane member of the tiger-heron genus Tigrisoma, belonging to the family Ardeidae. Adults show the characteristic tiger-patterned plumage of the genus: finely vermiculated or barred dark brown, gray, and black on the upperparts, neck, and breast, creating intricate cryptic patterning. The throat shows a pale central stripe. Unlike the more widespread Rufescent Tiger-Heron, adults lack the rich rufous-chestnut tones on the head and neck, appearing more uniformly dark and barred …

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