About the Japanese Night Heron
The Japanese night heron is a species of night heron found in East Asia. It breeds in Japan, and winters in the Philippines and Indonesia. It is also seen in the spring and summer in Korea and the Russian Far East.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns (Ardeidae) |
| Species | Gorsachius goisagi |
| Species Codes | janher1, JNHE |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Japanese Night Heron belong to?
The Japanese Night Heron (Gorsachius goisagi) belongs to the Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns family (Ardeidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
What is the conservation status of the Japanese Night Heron?
The Japanese Night Heron is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Japanese Night Heron?
The Japanese night heron is a species of night heron found in East Asia. It breeds in Japan, and winters in the Philippines and Indonesia. It is also seen in the spring and summer in Korea and the Russian Far East....
Where can I report a Japanese Night Heron sighting?
You can log sightings of Japanese Night Heron on eBird (ebird.org) using species code janher1, or on iNaturalist.
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