About the Fasciated Tiger-Heron
The fasciated tiger heron is a species of heron in the family Ardeidae. It is present in southern Central America and parts of northern and central South America, where its natural habitat is rivers.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns (Ardeidae) |
| Species | Tigrisoma fasciatum |
| Species Codes | father1, FTHE, FATH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Fasciated Tiger-Heron belong to?
The Fasciated Tiger-Heron (Tigrisoma fasciatum) belongs to the Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns family (Ardeidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
How can I identify the Fasciated Tiger-Heron?
The fasciated tiger heron is a species of heron in the family Ardeidae. It is present in southern Central America and parts of northern and central South America, where its natural habitat is rivers....
Where can I report a Fasciated Tiger-Heron sighting?
You can log sightings of Fasciated Tiger-Heron on eBird (ebird.org) using species code father1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Pelecaniformes
Order
74
Species in Family
1,273
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