Fasciated Tiger-Heron vs Forest Bittern

Tigrisoma fasciatum verglichen mit Zonerodius heliosylus

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Merkmal Fasciated Tiger-Heron Forest Bittern
Wissenschaftlicher Name Tigrisoma fasciatum Zonerodius heliosylus
Ordnung Pelecaniformes Pelecaniformes
Familie Ardeidae Ardeidae
Erhaltungsstatus Least Concern Near Threatened
Länge
Flügelspannweite 62,1 cm (24.4 in) 60,6 cm (23.9 in)
Gewicht 850,0 g (29.98 oz) 802,0 g (28.29 oz)
Ernährung -- --
Gelegegröße 1 --
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Habitat Comparison

Gemeinsame Lebensräume

Fasciated Tiger-Heron only

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Forest Bittern only

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern

Fasciated Tiger-Heron

Near Threatened

Forest Bittern

About These Birds

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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