Kingdom Animalia Order Pelecaniformes Scientific name Nyctanassa Rank Genus | Phylum Chordata Family Ardeidae Higher classification Heron | |
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Similar Yellow‑crowned night heron, Heron, Bird, Butorides, Nycticorax | ||
Nyctanassa violaceus yellow crowned night heron catching crayfish
Nyctanassa is a genus of night herons from the Americas, especially (but not exclusively) warmer coastal regions. They were formerly included in the genus Nycticorax, but today all major authorities recognize them as different.
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- Nyctanassa violaceus yellow crowned night heron catching crayfish
- Yellow crowned night heron nyctanassa violacea
- Species
- References
The name comes from Ancient Greek words for "night" and "lady" or "queen", referring to the yellow-crowned night heron's nocturnal activity and its beauty.
Yellow crowned night heron nyctanassa violacea
Species
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