Ascension Night-heron vs Fasciated Tiger-Heron
Nycticorax olsoni compared with Tigrisoma fasciatum
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Ascension Night-heron | Fasciated Tiger-Heron |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nycticorax olsoni | Tigrisoma fasciatum |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Ardeidae | Ardeidae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 62.1 cm (24.4 in) |
| Weight | 624.57 g (22.03 oz) | 850.0 g (29.98 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Ascension Night-heron
Fasciated Tiger-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.
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 …