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Black-crowned Night Heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

Photo by ktronboll
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Night Heron, I think? Bright red eyes, and a long, wispy feather in the back of its head.

Habitat:

Sea World dining table.

Species ID Suggestions

Black-crowned Night Heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

Reference Link
Stian Waaler
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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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California Coastal Wildlife Watch
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Southern California Wildlife
Photographed
PublishedMarch 21, 2012

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