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The white-crested tiger heron possesses a distinct appearance, including a slender elongated body, standing at around 66 to 80 centimeters (26 to 31 inches) tall. Its plumage is relatively dull, and consists of brown, buff and rufous plumage, along with black barring. The exception to its dull plumage lies in its brilliant white crest, although not much is known about its uses. The nape along with the sides of its head and neck are light rufous with black barring, while the mantle, scapulars and rump possess rufous, buff and brown coloration, with bold black bars.
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When to see the White-crested Tiger Heron
One bar for each month. Filled bars are the 7 months with records; pale bars are months with none. The wide bar is December, the month with the most records.
Where to see the White-crested Tiger Heron
The map shades 7 countries with regular records, and 2 more in a lighter tone where the bird turns up only as a stray. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
About the White-crested Tiger Heron
The white-crested tiger heron, also known as the white-crested bittern, is a species of heron in the monotypic genus Tigriornis and a member of the family Ardeidae. It is widely distributed across the African tropical rainforest, often occurring near small streams and marshes. This heron exhibits unobtrusive black, brown and buff coloration and possesses a white crest, which may be viewed when erected. Not much is known about this heron or its behaviors, although it is known to feed on the small fish, crustaceans, frogs, snakes and insects which inhabit rivers or river shores.
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Easily confused with
Lava HeronButorides sundevalliThe adult is slate-grey to black, which allows it to blend in with the hardened lava.
Forest BitternZonerodius heliosylusThe forest bittern is a bird indigenous to New Guinea.
Japanese Night HeronGorsachius goisagiThe Japanese night heron's wingspan ranges between 43 and 47 centimeters, and the colors of the plumage vary between adult and juvenile herons.
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