White-crested Tiger-Heron vs Forest Bittern
Tigriornis leucolopha comparé à Zonerodius heliosylus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | White-crested Tiger-Heron | Forest Bittern |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Tigriornis leucolopha | Zonerodius heliosylus |
| Ordre | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Famille | Ardeidae | Ardeidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 53,2 cm (20.9 in) | 60,6 cm (23.9 in) |
| Poids | 846,0 g (29.84 oz) | 802,0 g (28.29 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
White-crested Tiger-Heron only
Forest Bittern only
Aucun(e)
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
White-crested Tiger-Heron
Near Threatened
Forest Bittern
About These Birds
White-crested Tiger-Heron
The White-crested Tiger-Heron (Tigriornis leucolopha) is a medium-large heron of the family Ardeidae and the sole member of its genus. It is a secretive and poorly known bird of West and Central African rainforests, inhabiting dense lowland forest along streams and rivers. Adults have a cryptically patterned plumage of black and rufous-brown barring on the upperparts and wings — the tiger-like pattern that gives the genus its name — with a whitish or pale crest on the crown and nape. …