Rufescent Tiger Heron
Tigrisoma lineatum
The Rufescent Tiger Heron (Tigrisoma lineatum) is a uncommon herons, egrets, and bittern found in 17 countries, weighing about 813 g. The rufescent tiger heron is a species of heron, birds in the family Ardeidae.
About the Rufescent Tiger Heron
The rufescent tiger heron is a species of heron, birds in the family Ardeidae. It is found in wetlands from Central America through much of South America.
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How to identify it
The rufescent tiger heron is a medium-sized heron, measuring 26–30 in (66–76 cm) in length, with a mass between 630 and 980 g (22 and 35 oz). The sexes are similarly plumaged. The adult's head, neck and chest are dark rufous, with a white stripe down the center of the foreneck. The remainder of its upperparts are brownish with fine black vermiculations, its belly and vent are buffy-brown, and its flanks are barred black and white. Its tail is black, narrowly barred with white. Its stout bill is yellowish to dusky, and its legs are dull green. Voice: The rufescent tiger heron's main call is a low-pitched paired hoot, often given at night. It also gives a fast series of sharp wok notes, which decrease in volume and speed, and a prolonged hoot, transcribed as ooooooo-ooh which rises markedly at the end.
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Honduras.
When to see it
The Rufescent Tiger Heron can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Rufescent Tiger Heron?
- The rufescent tiger heron is a medium-sized heron, measuring 26–30 in (66–76 cm) in length, with a mass between 630 and 980 g (22 and 35 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Rufescent Tiger Heron?
- The Rufescent Tiger Heron is a large sized bird weighing about 813 g.
- Where can you see a Rufescent Tiger Heron?
- The Rufescent Tiger Heron occurs in 17 countries, including Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Panama and Ecuador.
- What birds look similar to a Rufescent Tiger Heron?
- The Rufescent Tiger Heron is most easily confused with the Bare-throated Tiger Heron and the Fasciated Tiger Heron.
- Is the Rufescent Tiger Heron endangered?
- The Rufescent Tiger Heron is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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