About the Rodrigues Night Heron
The Rodrigues Night Heron (Nycticorax megacephalus) 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 rodnih1 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 megacephalus |
| Species Codes | rodnih1, RNHE |
| Conservation | extinct |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rodrigues Night Heron belong to?
The Rodrigues Night Heron (Nycticorax megacephalus) belongs to the Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns family (Ardeidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
How can I identify the Rodrigues Night Heron?
The Rodrigues 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 Rodrigues Night Heron sighting?
You can log sightings of Rodrigues Night Heron on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rodnih1, or on iNaturalist.