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Black crowned night heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

Description:

One of the 4 night herons(we spotted all 4) in Belize. The black crown has a wide spread range including N America and is found on 5 continents. ID features include black crown and bright red eyes. Usually keeps neck retracted with head close to body

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KarenSaxton
Spotted by
KarenSaxton

Belmopan, Belize

Spotted on Dec 26, 2012
Submitted on Jan 10, 2013

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