Black-crowned Night-Heron
Nycticorax nycticorax
(L 25" WS 44" WT 1.9 lb)
Most widespread heron in
the world...often nest with
other bird species.
the world...often nest with
other bird species.
So. Padre Island
Birding & Nature Ctr
Birding & Nature Ctr
29Oct2010
juveniles
© BirdNote,
Bob Sundstrom
Nycticorax means night raven.
© Wikipedia
© Audubon
Society
Society
A skulk of foxes, a siege of
herons, a paddling of ducks, a
charm of finches.
herons, a paddling of ducks, a
charm of finches.
(Judi Romaine)