About the Malayan Night Heron
The Malayan night heron, also known as Malaysian night heron and tiger bittern, is a medium-sized heron. It is distributed in southern and eastern Asia.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns (Ardeidae) |
| Species | Gorsachius melanolophus |
| Species Codes | manher1, MNHE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Malayan Night Heron belong to?
The Malayan Night Heron (Gorsachius melanolophus) belongs to the Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns family (Ardeidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
How can I identify the Malayan Night Heron?
The Malayan night heron, also known as Malaysian night heron and tiger bittern, is a medium-sized heron. It is distributed in southern and eastern Asia....
Where can I report a Malayan Night Heron sighting?
You can log sightings of Malayan Night Heron on eBird (ebird.org) using species code manher1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Pelecaniformes
Order
74
Species in Family
15,646
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