Malayan Night Heron

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Malayan Night Heron (<em>Gorsachius melanolophus</em>) is a species of Herons, Bitterns (<em>Ardeidae</em>) in the order Pelicans and Allies.

Overview

Malayan Night Heron (Gorsachius melanolophus) is a species of Herons, Bitterns (Ardeidae) in the order Pelicans and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Gorsachius; binomial: Gorsachius melanolophus; authority: (Raffles, 1822).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region. Non-breeding range: to Sri Lanka, Greater Sundas.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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