Fasciated Tiger-Heron vs Forest Bittern

Tigrisoma fasciatum в сравнении с Zonerodius heliosylus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Fasciated Tiger-Heron Forest Bittern
Научное название Tigrisoma fasciatum Zonerodius heliosylus
Отряд Pelecaniformes Pelecaniformes
Семейство Ardeidae Ardeidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Near Threatened
Длина
Размах крыльев 62,1 cm (24.4 in) 60,6 cm (23.9 in)
Масса 850,0 g (29.98 oz) 802,0 g (28.29 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 1 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Fasciated Tiger-Heron only

Нет

Forest Bittern only

Охранный статус

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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