Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa carcinocatactes

The Yellow-crowned Night Heron is a medium-sized heron found in the Americas. It has a distinctive appearance with a gray body, black cap, and a yellowish crown. This species is primarily nocturnal and can be found in a variety of wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and mangroves. It is a stealthy hunter, feeding on fish, crustaceans, and insects. The Yellow-crowned Night Heron is known for its secretive nature and is often observed standing motionless at the water's edge. While not currently considered globally threatened, habitat loss and degradation pose potential threats to its populations.

Habitat: Wetlands, marshes, swamps, mangroves