Japanese Night Heron
Gorsachius goisagi
VulnerableAves · 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