Black-crowned Night Heron
Nycticorax nycticorax
Least ConcernThe Black-crowned Night Heron is a stocky heron that feeds mostly at dusk and after dark, when other herons rest. Adults are pale gray and white with a black cap and back and glowing red eyes.
Males and females of this species look mostly alike.
Quick facts
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
- Habitat
- Wetlands
- Region
- North America
- Scientific name
- Nycticorax nycticorax
Real rarity, real conservation
This species is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Its population is widespread and currently not considered threatened.
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