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Black Crowned Night Heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

Description:

The Black Crowned Night Herons are small compared to many other herons. They have thicker necks, large/flat heads, "heavy" bills, and short legs. The adults are light-gray with black on their backs and a black crown. The juveniles (like I have spotted) are brown with white on their wings and blurred streaks underneath. The bills of adults are black, juveniles bills are yellow/black.

Habitat:

Herons are social birds that tend to be in groups. They can be found in many places across North America. Habitats are generally in estuaries, marshes, streams, lakes, and reservoirs.

Notes:

Taylor Brown

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Thomas Nelson Community College
Spotted by a stud ent at Thomas Nelson Community College

Virginia, USA

Spotted on Oct 1, 2013
Submitted on Oct 20, 2013

Spotted for Mission

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