Fasciated Tiger Heron
Tigrisoma fasciatum
The Fasciated Tiger Heron (Tigrisoma fasciatum) is a uncommon herons, egrets, and bittern found in 13 countries, weighing about 850 g. The fasciated tiger heron is a species of heron in the family Ardeidae.
About the Fasciated Tiger Heron
The fasciated tiger heron is a species of heron in the family Ardeidae. It is present in southern Central America and parts of northern and central South America, where its natural habitat is rivers.
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How to identify it
At 23–25 in (58–64 cm) in length, the fasciated tiger heron is the smallest of the three tiger herons. The adult's crown is black, and the sides of its face are slaty gray. Its neck and upperparts are black, with widely spaced, fine, pale buff stripes. Its abdomen is grayish-cinnamon to warm brown, and its flanks are gray. Its beak, which is shorter and stouter than those of other tiger herons, is black above and yellowish-green below, with a slightly arched culmen. Its irides are yellow. Voice: Nothing is known about the vocalizations of this species.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Fasciated Tiger Heron can be seen all year round, with peak activity in February. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Fasciated Tiger Heron?
- At 23–25 in (58–64 cm) in length, the fasciated tiger heron is the smallest of the three tiger herons. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Fasciated Tiger Heron?
- The Fasciated Tiger Heron is a large sized bird weighing about 850 g.
- Where can you see a Fasciated Tiger Heron?
- The Fasciated Tiger Heron occurs in 13 countries, including Costa Rica, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Panama.
- What birds look similar to a Fasciated Tiger Heron?
- The Fasciated Tiger Heron is most easily confused with the Rufescent Tiger Heron and the Bare-throated Tiger Heron.
- Is the Fasciated Tiger Heron endangered?
- The Fasciated Tiger Heron is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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