About the Reunion Night Heron
The Reunion Night Heron (Nycticorax duboisi) 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 reunih1 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 duboisi |
| Species Codes | reunih1, RNHE |
| Conservation | extinct |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Reunion Night Heron belong to?
The Reunion Night Heron (Nycticorax duboisi) belongs to the Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns family (Ardeidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
How can I identify the Reunion Night Heron?
The Reunion 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 Reunion Night Heron sighting?
You can log sightings of Reunion Night Heron on eBird (ebird.org) using species code reunih1, or on iNaturalist.