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Yellow Crowned Night Herron

Nyctanassa violacea

Photo by tomk3886
Published on Project Noah
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18.3505, -67.2652

Field Notes

Habitat:

Found in a tree overhanging the beach in Rincon.

Notes:

They range across eastern North America, the Caribbean, and as far south as Peru. Prefer to feed on crustaceans where available.

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