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Nankeen Night Heron

Nycticorax caledonicus · Species of bird
Order
Pelecaniformes
Codes
runher1, NNHE

About the Nankeen Night Heron

The nankeen night heron is a heron that belongs to the genus Nycticorax and the family Ardeidae. Due to its distinctive reddish-brown colour, it is also commonly referred to as the rufous night heron. It is primarily nocturnal and is observed in a broad range of habitats, including forests, meadows, shores, reefs, marshes, grasslands, and swamps. The species is 55 to 65 cm in length, with rich cinnamon upperparts and white underparts. The nankeen night heron has a stable population size, and is classified as a species of least concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPelecaniformes
FamilyHerons, Egrets, and Bitterns (Ardeidae)
SpeciesNycticorax caledonicus
Species Codesrunher1, NNHE

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Nankeen Night Heron belong to?

The Nankeen Night Heron (Nycticorax caledonicus) belongs to the Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns family (Ardeidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.

How can I identify the Nankeen Night Heron?

The nankeen night heron is a heron that belongs to the genus Nycticorax and the family Ardeidae. Due to its distinctive reddish-brown colour, it is also commonly referred to as the rufous night heron. It is primarily nocturnal and is observed in a broad range of habitats, including forests, meadows,...

Where can I report a Nankeen Night Heron sighting?

You can log sightings of Nankeen Night Heron on eBird (ebird.org) using species code runher1, or on iNaturalist.