Species Nycticorax nycticorax (Linnaeus, 1758) (Black-crowned night-heron)

Biological classification:
  • kingdom: Animalia
  • - phylum: Chordata
  • -- order: Pelecaniformes
  • --- family: Ardeidae
  • ---- species: Nycticorax nycticorax
Characteristics:carnivore; body-length: 56 cm; black crown, back and nape; cream coloured underside; wings and tail are grey
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References:Sinclair 1994: 62
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