Nankeen Night Heron
Nycticorax caledonicus
Least ConcernAves · Pelecaniformes · Ardeidae
About
The nankeen night heron is a heron that belongs to the genus Nycticorax and the family Ardeidae. Due to its distinctive reddish-brown colour, it is also commonly referred to as the rufous night heron. It is primarily nocturnal and is observed in a broad range of habitats, including forests, meadows, shores, reefs, marshes, grasslands, and swamps. The species is 55 to 65 cm in length, with rich cinnamon upperparts and white underparts. The nankeen night heron has a stable population size, and is classified as a species of least concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
Fun Fact
Due to its distinctive reddish-brown colour, it is also commonly referred to as the rufous night heron.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Range of habitats, which includes grasslands, meadows, forests, lagoons, beaches, reefs, marshes, shores, wetlands, and swamps.
Diet
Diet of the nankeen night heron consists mostly of aquatic creatures, including freshwater invertebrates, crayfish, sea turtle hatchlings, crabs, and fish species like mosquito fish and carp.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance