Bird
Capped Heron
Pilherodius pileatus · Ardeidae · Pelecaniformes
Best monthsJul–Sepmost records
Records30,442in 3 countries
Most seen inBrazil18,155 records
Red ListLeast concernIUCN status
About
Capped Heron in brief
The capped heron (Pilherodius pileatus) is a bird of the Ardeidae family — species of bird.
Across the 3 countries we cover it has 30,442 published records, most of them from Brazil, Peru and Guyana. It is strongly seasonal: records peak in July, August and September and fall to their lowest in April and December.
Its global conservation status is least concern on the IUCN Red List.
Records by month
All countries combined · the strongest months highlightedJFMAMJJASOND
Where & when
When to look in each country
Brazil18,155 records · best Aug, Jul
Peru11,330 records · best Jul, May
Guyana957 records · best Nov, Oct
Map
Where it has been recorded
Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.
Relatives
All birdsMore of the Ardeidae family
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