C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Pelecaniformes Ardeidae

Malayan Night Heron

Gorsachius melanolophus

CIOC 2661

Malayan Night Heron

Gorsachius melanolophus

Pelecaniformes · Ardeidae

Malayan Night Heron (Gorsachius melanolophus).

ATK130

DEF91

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2588 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length: 46–47 cm
Body Mass: 412.3 g
Wingspan: 86.5 cm
Diet: Omnivorous
Migration: Partially migratory

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ATK 130

Dagger-like or spear bill specialized for precision thrusts and instantaneous underwater strike acceleration (ATK 130).

DEF 91

Tightly preened water-repellent oiled plumage resisting freezing currents and dive water resistance (DEF 91).

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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

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Oriental: W Ghats (Southwestern India) & Northeastern India through Southeastern Asia and Southeastern China to Philippines & Peleng (Banggai Is. & Eastern of Sulawesi) Habitat: Wetlands & Marsh

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Gorsachius melanolophus

Which family does it belong to?

Herons, Bitterns (Ardeidae)

Where is it found?

Oriental: W Ghats (Southwestern India) & Northeastern India through Southeastern Asia and Southeastern China to Philippines & Peleng (Banggai Is. & Eastern of Sulawesi)