About the Reunion Night Heron
The Réunion night heron is an extinct species of heron formerly occurring on the Mascarene island of Réunion.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns (Ardeidae) |
| Species | Nycticorax duboisi |
| Species Codes | reunih1, RNHE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Reunion Night Heron belong to?
The Reunion Night Heron (Nycticorax duboisi) belongs to the Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns family (Ardeidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
How can I identify the Reunion Night Heron?
The Réunion night heron is an extinct species of heron formerly occurring on the Mascarene island of Réunion....
Where can I report a Reunion Night Heron sighting?
You can log sightings of Reunion Night Heron on eBird (ebird.org) using species code reunih1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Pelecaniformes
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Quick Stats
Pelecaniformes
Order
74
Species in Family
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