Nankeen Night Heron
Nankeen Night Heron (<em>Nycticorax caledonicus</em>) is a species of Herons, Bitterns (<em>Ardeidae</em>) in the order Pelicans and Allies.
Overview
Nankeen Night Heron (Nycticorax caledonicus) is a species of Herons, Bitterns (Ardeidae) in the order Pelicans and Allies.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Nycticorax; binomial: Nycticorax caledonicus; authority: (Gmelin, JF, 1789).
Distribution
Breeding range: Australasia.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Change English name of Nycticorax caledonicus to Nankeen Night Heron, preferred name in AU region and correct original color reference (Lecroy, pers. comm.).
