Rufescent Tiger Heron [Tigrisoma lineatum]
Description
The Rufescent Tiger Heron is a large wading bird found in freshwater swamps and marshes in Central and South America. It has a long, thick bill and a rufous chest. It feeds on fish, amphibians, and invertebrates. It is nocturnal, doing most of its hunting at night.
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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