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Black-crowned Night Heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Pelecaniformes ›Family: Ardeidae ›Genus: Nycticorax

About

The black-crowned night heron (Nycticorax nycticorax), commonly shortened to just night heron in Eurasia, is a medium-sized heron found throughout a large part of the world, except in the coldest regions and Australasia (where it is replaced by the closely related rufous night heron, with which it has hybridized in the area of contact).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Black-crowned Night Heron?
The scientific name of Black-crowned Night Heron is Nycticorax nycticorax.
What kingdom does Black-crowned Night Heron belong to?
Black-crowned Night Heron belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Black-crowned Night Heron belong to?
Black-crowned Night Heron belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Black-crowned Night Heron belong to?
Black-crowned Night Heron belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Black-crowned Night Heron belong to?
Black-crowned Night Heron belongs to the order Pelecaniformes.
What family does Black-crowned Night Heron belong to?
Black-crowned Night Heron belongs to the family Ardeidae.
What genus does Black-crowned Night Heron belong to?
Black-crowned Night Heron belongs to the genus Nycticorax.