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UC IUCN · LC · Least Concern Pelecaniformes Ardeidae

Black-crowned Night Heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
40 cm
Body Mass
810 g
Wingspan
106 cm
Diet
Aquatic prey
Migration
Migratory

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ATK 168

Dagger-like or spear bill specialized for precision thrusts and instantaneous underwater strike acceleration (ATK 168).

DEF 132

Tightly preened water-repellent oiled plumage resisting freezing currents and dive water resistance (DEF 132).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

Sonothèque ADVL · Sources & credits

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Worldwide: except Australasia Habitat: Wetlands & Marsh
4 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Nycticorax nycticorax nycticorax

    Eurasia s to Africa and Madagascar and e to e Asia, Philippines and Indonesian Arch.

  • Nycticorax nycticorax hoactli

    s Canada to n Argentina and Chile; Hawaii

  • Nycticorax nycticorax obscurus

    Chile and sw Argentina

  • Nycticorax nycticorax falklandicus

    Falkland Is.

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Nycticorax nycticorax

Which family does it belong to?

Herons, Bitterns (Ardeidae)

Where is it found?

Worldwide: except Australasia

Sources & credits

📖 Open Full Article on Wikipedia

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