About the Yellow-crowned Night Heron
The yellow-crowned night heron is one of two species of night heron in the genus Nyctanassa. Unlike the black-crowned night heron, which has a worldwide distribution, the yellow-crowned is restricted to the Americas. It is known as the bihoreau violacé in French and the pedrete corona clara or yaboa común in some Spanish-speaking countries.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns (Ardeidae) |
| Species | Nyctanassa violacea |
| Species Codes | ycnher, YCNH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-crowned Night Heron belong to?
The Yellow-crowned Night Heron (Nyctanassa violacea) belongs to the Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns family (Ardeidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-crowned Night Heron?
The yellow-crowned night heron is one of two species of night heron in the genus Nyctanassa. Unlike the black-crowned night heron, which has a worldwide distribution, the yellow-crowned is restricted to the Americas. It is known as the bihoreau violacé in French and the pedrete corona clara or yaboa...
Where can I report a Yellow-crowned Night Heron sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-crowned Night Heron on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ycnher, or on iNaturalist.
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