About the Ascension Night Heron
The Ascension Night Heron (Nycticorax olsoni) is a species of bird in the Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns family (Ardeidae), within the order Pelecaniformes. This family contains 74 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code asnher1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns (Ardeidae) |
| Species | Nycticorax olsoni |
| Species Codes | asnher1, ANHE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ascension Night Heron belong to?
The Ascension Night Heron (Nycticorax olsoni) belongs to the Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns family (Ardeidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
How can I identify the Ascension Night Heron?
The Ascension Night Heron is a member of the Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Ascension Night Heron sighting?
You can log sightings of Ascension Night Heron on eBird (ebird.org) using species code asnher1, or on iNaturalist.