Fasciated Tiger-Heron vs Forest Bittern

Tigrisoma fasciatum comparado con Zonerodius heliosylus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Fasciated Tiger-Heron Forest Bittern
Nombre científico Tigrisoma fasciatum Zonerodius heliosylus
Orden Pelecaniformes Pelecaniformes
Familia Ardeidae Ardeidae
Estado de conservación Least Concern Near Threatened
Longitud
Envergadura 62,1 cm (24.4 in) 60,6 cm (23.9 in)
Peso 850,0 g (29.98 oz) 802,0 g (28.29 oz)
Dieta -- --
Tamaño de la puesta 1 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Hábitats compartidos

Fasciated Tiger-Heron only

Ninguno

Forest Bittern only

Estado de conservación

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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