Nycticorax nycticorax ORDER: CICONIIFORMES FAMILY: ARDEIDAE
IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern
© William L. Newton / CLO
With a range that spans five continents, including much of North America, the Black-crowned Night-Heron is the most widespread heron in the world. It is most active at dusk and at night, feeding in the same areas that other heron species frequent during the day.
Call a loud, harsh squawk.