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.
Black-crowned Night Heron Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions About the Black-crowned Night Heron
The Black-crowned Night Heron is partially migratory and is associated with Wetlands, marshes, and shores in Worldwide.
The Black-crowned Night Heron can be found in Worldwide and is most often associated with Wetlands, marshes, and shores.
The Black-crowned Night Heron feeds on Fish, amphibians, crustaceans and is considered a carnivore.
The Black-crowned Night Heron is currently listed as Least Concern, with a stable population trend. Main threats include Habitat destruction, Water pollution.
The Black-crowned Night Heron is usually colonial.
The Black-crowned Night Heron is typically nocturnal/crepuscular.
The main threats facing the Black-crowned Night Heron include Habitat destruction and Water pollution.
The Black-crowned Night Heron population trend is currently stable.
Well-known places to look for the Black-crowned Night Heron include Everglades (USA) and Danube Delta (Romania).
Natural predators of the Black-crowned Night Heron include Crows, Raccoons, and Snakes.
Often used in local folklore as a herald of dusk.
The Black-crowned Night Heron is part of the Ardeidae family and a Pelecaniformes order.
The Black-crowned Night Heron weighs about 0.8 kg, stands around 60 cm tall, reaches about 64 cm in length, and has a wingspan of about 115 cm.
The Black-crowned Night Heron can reach speeds of around 35 km/h.
