White-backed Night Heron
White-backed Night Heron (<em>Calherodius leuconotus</em>) is a species of Herons, Bitterns (<em>Ardeidae</em>) in the order Pelicans and Allies.
Overview
White-backed Night Heron (Calherodius leuconotus) is a species of Herons, Bitterns (Ardeidae) in the order Pelicans and Allies.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Calherodius; binomial: Calherodius leuconotus; authority: (Wagler, 1827).
Distribution
Breeding range: Africa.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Treat as monotypic; includes natalensis (Brown et al. 1982; Martinez-Vilalta & Motis 1992).
