About the White-backed Night Heron
The white-backed night heron is a species of medium-sized heron in the family Ardeidae, found in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns (Ardeidae) |
| Species | Calherodius leuconotus |
| Species Codes | wbnher1, WBNH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-backed Night Heron belong to?
The White-backed Night Heron (Calherodius leuconotus) belongs to the Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns family (Ardeidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
How can I identify the White-backed Night Heron?
The white-backed night heron is a species of medium-sized heron in the family Ardeidae, found in sub-Saharan Africa....
Where can I report a White-backed Night Heron sighting?
You can log sightings of White-backed Night Heron on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wbnher1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns 74 species
More Birds in Order Pelecaniformes
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Quick Stats
Pelecaniformes
Order
74
Species in Family
225
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