Bare-throated Tiger-heron
Tigrisoma mexicanum
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<birdfyi-bird slug="tigrisoma-mexicanum"></birdfyi-bird>The Bare-throated Tiger-heron (Tigrisoma mexicanum) is a bird species in the family Ardeidae (reiher und silberreiher), within the order Pelecaniformes (pelikane und reiher). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 74.3 cm and a weight of 974.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The Bare-throated Tiger-heron is a large heron of the family Ardeidae found in mangroves, rivers, and wetlands from Mexico through Central America to Colombia. Weighing about 974.7g with a wingspan of 74.3cm, it has a distinctive bare yellow throat and intricately barred plumage. It is a solitary hunter, stalking fish and amphibians in aquatic habitats.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 74,3 cm | 29.3 in |
| Gewicht | 974,6666666666666 g | 34.38 oz |
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Nest type: PL. Incubation: 23-28 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Pelecaniformes (Pelikane und Reiher) |
| Familie | Ardeidae (Reiher und Silberreiher) |
| Genus | Tigrisoma |
| Arten | Tigrisoma mexicanum |
Distribution
Bare-throated Tiger-heron has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Other species in the Ardeidae family