Black-crowned Night Heron
Photo: Rhododendrites · CC BY-SA 4.0
Bird

Black-crowned Night Heron Facts

Nycticorax nycticorax

BirdCarnivore
Lifespan
Up to 21.1 years (maximum recorded longevity)

Black-crowned Night Heron Facts at a Glance

It belongs to the family Ardeidae in the order Pelecaniformes. This profile is designed as a concise starting point; the source names below document the review basis.

Black-crowned Night Heron Conservation Status

Black-crowned Night Heron is listed here as Least Concern. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.

Quick facts

Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
Up to 21.1 years (maximum recorded longevity)
Weight
810 g

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Sources and image credit

Animal facts are reviewed against the references below. The photograph remains available under the stated license.