Capped Heron

Herons, Bitterns 👁 495 views Updated 2026-11-01

Capped Heron (<em>Pilherodius pileatus</em>) is a species of Herons, Bitterns (<em>Ardeidae</em>) in the order Pelicans and Allies.

Overview

Capped Heron (Pilherodius pileatus) is a species of Herons, Bitterns (Ardeidae) in the order Pelicans and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Pilherodius; binomial: Pilherodius pileatus; authority: (Boddaert, 1783).

Distribution

Breeding range: Middle America and South America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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