Black-crowned Night-heron

Distinguished by black crown and back, gray sides and tail and white underparts.

Additional information

Common Name

Black-crowned Night-heron

Comments

Often seen at dusk and dawn stalking fish, amphibians and rodents in the shallow water.

Scientific Name

Nycticorax nycticorax

Habitat

Freshwater and brackish marshes.

Size

To 28 in. (70 cm)