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Black-crowned Night Heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

Photo by zapabio
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Description:

With a range that spans five continents, including much of North America, the Black-crowned Night-Heron is the most widespread heron in the world. It is most active at dusk and at night, feeding in the same areas that other heron species frequent during the day.

Habitat:

The breeding habitat is fresh and salt-water wetlands throughout much of the world.

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