Mauritius Night Heron
Mauritius Night Heron (<em>Nycticorax mauritianus</em>) is a species of Herons, Bitterns (<em>Ardeidae</em>) in the order Pelicans and Allies.
Overview
Mauritius Night Heron (Nycticorax mauritianus) is a species of Herons, Bitterns (Ardeidae) in the order Pelicans and Allies.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Nycticorax; binomial: Nycticorax mauritianus; authority: (Newton, E & Gadow, 1893).
Distribution
Breeding range: the Indian Ocean.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extinct in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
See Cheke & Hume (2008).
