Fasciated Tiger Heron [Tigrisoma fasciatum]
Description
The Fasciated Tiger Heron is found in the riverine habitats of Central and South America. It is larger and more slender than the Rufescent Tiger Heron, with a black crown and a heavily streaked neck. It feeds mainly on fish, but also takes small mammals and birds. It is primarily solitary and nocturnal.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Birds
Aves
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| Order |
Pelicans and Relatives
Pelecaniformes
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| Family |
Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns
Ardeidae
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| Genus |
Tiger Herons
Tigrisoma
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