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Black-crowned Night-Heron
Nycticorax nycticorax
29.56, -94.3874
Field Notes
Description:
This is an averaged sized heron that is widely spread throughout the world. Both sexes are similar looking. They have a dark head, nape and back; lighter underneath. Red eyes and black bill. Yellow legs. Immature is not so distinctly marked and is shown in photo.
Habitat:
ypically found near water, where they hunt food. Nests in trees or on the ground in protected locations, such as islands and wetlands. The black-crowned night-heron is found on five continents and is the most widely spread heron species in the world.
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PublishedMay 23, 2013
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