Black crowned Night Heron Nycticorax nycticorax Louisiana


Black crowned Night Heron Nycticorax nycticorax Louisiana Second spring plumage Full adult plumage is not acquired until third year Typically roosts in trees Wading bird stalking food in shallow water Nocturnal feeder In flight legs barely extend beyond tail


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Photo credit: © John Cancalosi / Alamy / Afripics
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