Japanese Night Heron

Gorsachius goisagi

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Aves · Pelecaniformes · Ardeidae

About

The Japanese night heron is a species of night heron found in East Asia. It breeds in Japan, and winters in the Philippines and Indonesia. It is also seen in the spring and summer in Korea and the Russian Far East.

Fun Fact

A unique feature of the Japanese night heron is the dense, black lines that irregularly go down the covert feathers of its wings.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Habitat is scarce, and the Philippines.

Diet

Diet consists of soil animals on the forest floor, i.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Degradation
Overexploitation
Invasive Species
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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