Fasciated Tiger-Heron
NameFasciated Tiger-Heron
Common NameFasciated Tiger-Heron
Scientific NameTigrisoma fasciatum
FamilyArdeidae
Wingspan (cm)65
Length (cm)61
Weight (g)650
Plumage DetailsAdults display fine, dark barring across a greyish-brown body and neck, giving a banded appearance. The throat is whitish, and the stout bill is dark with a yellowish base to the lower mandible. Eyes are yellow, and legs are yellowish-green.
Vocalization / CallGenerally silent, but may emit a deep, booming 'hoo-hoo-hoo' or a harsh 'kraak' when disturbed or during the breeding season.
Primary Dietpiscivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central and South America, ranging from Costa Rica south through the Andes to northern Argentina, and also in parts of southeastern Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesFine dark barring on greyish-brown plumage, Long, stout bill with yellowish lower mandible base, Yellow eyes, Yellowish-green legs, Solitary behavior along fast-flowing rivers
Description
The Fasciated Tiger-Heron is a medium-sized, secretive heron characterized by its finely barred plumage. It typically inhabits clear, fast-flowing rivers and streams in forested regions, where it patiently hunts for fish and amphibians.
