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Rufous night heron

Nycticorax caledoniccus

Photo by MartinL
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Field Notes

Description:

This timid heron hides well in the mottled light. It has a rufous back and white belly. As I crept closer it suddenly disappeared.

Habitat:

Throughout parts of Asia and common along waterways.

Notes:

AKA Nankeen heron is a medium sized heron

Reference Links:

Nankeen Night Heron

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
MartinL
Thanks Shanna. The fishing Darter appeared under this branch (overhanging the lake) when the heron disappeared and I thought they were the same bird at first.

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PublishedMarch 25, 2013

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