Least Concern Black-crowned Night Heron
Nycticorax nycticorax
Also known as: Night Heron, Quawk
The Black-crowned Night Heron is a stocky, medium-sized heron with a black cap and back that contrast sharply with its light grey wings and white underparts. As their name implies, they are largely nocturnal or crepuscular, emerging at dusk to hunt for fish and frogs along the water's edge. They have shorter necks than most other herons and often sit hunched over while roosting during the day.
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Black-crowned Night Herons are nocturnal hunters, often feeding at dusk or during the night! Quick Facts
Detailed Information on the Black-crowned Night Heron
Weight
0.8 kg
Height
60 cm
Length
64 cm
Wingspan
115 cm
Top Speed
35
km/h
Social Structure:
Colonial
Activity Pattern:
Nocturnal/Crepuscular
Trophic Level: Carnivore
Migration: Partially migratory
Population Trend: Stable
Main Threats:
- Habitat destruction
- Water pollution
Everglades (USA)
Danube Delta (Romania)
Family: Ardeidae
Order: Pelecaniformes
