Capped heron
Pilherodius pileatus
The capped heron (Pilherodius pileatus) is a water bird endemic to the neotropics, inhabiting rainforest from the center of Panama to the south of Brazil.
About the Capped heron
The capped heron (Pilherodius pileatus) is a water bird endemic to the neotropics, inhabiting rainforest from the center of Panama to the south of Brazil. It is the only species of the genus Pilherodius, and one of the least known of the heron family, Ardeidae. It is superficially similar to the group of the night herons, but is active during daytime or at twilight.
Fun Facts About Capped heron
- The capped heron (Pilherodius pileatus) is a water bird endemic to the neotropics, inhabiting rainforest from the center of Panama to the south of Brazil.
- It is the only species of the genus Pilherodius, and one of the least known of the heron family, Ardeidae.
- It is superficially similar to the group of the night herons, but is active during daytime or at twilight.
Conservation Status
The Capped heron is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | heron |
| Genus | Pilherodius |
| Species | Pilherodius pileatus |
Range & Habitat
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