Nankeen Night Heron

Herons, Bitterns 👁 467 views Updated 2026-11-01

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.).

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