White-crested Tiger Heron

Tigriornis leucolopha

White-crested Tiger Heron (Tigriornis leucolopha) — Herons, Pelicans & Ibises of Africa.

The White-crested Tiger Heron (Tigriornis leucolopha) is a member of the Ardeidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 846 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.

Conservation status

IUCN Red List

LC Least Concern

Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.

Where it fits

Class Aves
Order Pelecaniformes
Family Ardeidae Herons, Bitterns
Genus Tigriornis
Species leucolopha

Where it lives

Senegal to Central African Republic and DR Congo

Africa

Quick facts

Weight: 846 g
Diet: Aquatic hunters
Family: Ardeidae
Order: Pelecaniformes
Habitat: Wetland, lake & coast

How to identify

Similar birds

Least Concern

Biology & behaviour

Diet

The White-crested Tiger Heron hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.

Behaviour

A bird of wetlands, it forages mainly on the ground.

Migration

The White-crested Tiger Heron is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

The White-crested Tiger Heron (Tigriornis leucolopha) is a species of bird in the Ardeidae family, part of the order Pelecaniformes. It is found across Africa. Its distribution covers AF Senegal to Central African Republic and DR Congo.

It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 846 g, with a wing length of about 26.6 cm and a tail of around 12.1 cm.

The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.

Its mapped global range covers an estimated 3.9 million km².

Frequently asked questions

How big is the White-crested Tiger Heron?

The White-crested Tiger Heron is a large bird that weighs around 846 g.

Where does the White-crested Tiger Heron live?

The White-crested Tiger Heron is found across Africa with a range covering AF Senegal to Central African Republic and DR Congo, where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.

What family does the White-crested Tiger Heron belong to?

The White-crested Tiger Heron (Tigriornis leucolopha) belongs to the Ardeidae family, in the order Pelecaniformes.

What does the White-crested Tiger Heron eat?

The White-crested Tiger Heron hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.

Does the White-crested Tiger Heron migrate?

The White-crested Tiger Heron is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

Is the White-crested Tiger Heron endangered?

The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.

How large is the White-crested Tiger Heron's range?

The White-crested Tiger Heron has a mapped global range of about 3.9 million km².