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Black-crowned Night Heron
Scientific Name: Nycticorax nycticorax
Did you know?
Its Latin name comes from the ancient Greek nuktos meaning night and korax meaning raven. It refers to its nocturnal feeding habits and its croaking crow-like call.
Habitat
Found throughout large parts of the world except in the coldest regions of the planet and Australasia.
Diet
Feeds on small fish, crabs, aquatic insects, small mammals and birds.
