About the Black-crowned Night Heron
The Black-crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) 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 bcnher 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 nycticorax |
| Species Codes | bcnher, BCNH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-crowned Night Heron belong to?
The Black-crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) belongs to the Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns family (Ardeidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
How can I identify the Black-crowned Night Heron?
The Black-crowned 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 Black-crowned Night Heron sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-crowned Night Heron on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bcnher, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns 74 species
More Birds in Order Pelecaniformes
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