Bare-throated Tiger-heron
Tigrisoma mexicanum
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Sobre
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 74,3 cm | 29.3 in |
| Peso | 974,6666666666666 g | 34.38 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 23-28 days.
Tamanho da postura
1-3
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons) |
| Família | Ardeidae (Herons & Egrets) |
| Genus | Tigrisoma |
| Espécies | Tigrisoma mexicanum |
Distribution
Bare-throated Tiger-heron has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Ardeidae family