About the Nankeen Night Heron
The Nankeen Night Heron (Nycticorax caledonicus) is a species of bird in the Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns family (Ardeidae), within the order Pelecaniformes. This family contains 74 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code runher1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns (Ardeidae) |
| Species | Nycticorax caledonicus |
| Species Codes | runher1, NNHE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Nankeen Night Heron belong to?
The Nankeen Night Heron (Nycticorax caledonicus) belongs to the Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns family (Ardeidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
How can I identify the Nankeen Night Heron?
The Nankeen Night Heron is a member of the Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Nankeen Night Heron sighting?
You can log sightings of Nankeen Night Heron on eBird (ebird.org) using species code runher1, or on iNaturalist.