Black-crowned Night Heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

The Black-crowned Night Heron is a medium-sized heron with a stocky build and short legs. It has a black crown and back, gray wings, and a white underside. This species is primarily nocturnal, feeding on a variety of aquatic creatures such as fish, insects, and amphibians. They are often found near bodies of water, including marshes, swamps, and wetlands. During the day, they can be observed roosting in trees or hiding in dense vegetation. The Black-crowned Night Heron is a widespread species, found in various parts of the world, and is known for its distinctive call and hunting behavior.

Habitat: Wetlands, marshes, swamps

Black-crowned Night Heron
© Giles Laurent · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Tours where you can spot this bird

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