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The nankeen night heron is a heron that belongs to the genus "Nycticorax" and the family Ardeidae. Due to its distinctive reddish-brown colour, it is also commonly referred to as the rufous night heron. It is primarily nocturnal and is observed in a broad range of habitats, including forests, meadows, shores, reefs, marshes, grasslands, and swamps.

Similar species: Pelicans, Herons, Ibises
Species identified by Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Nov 20, 2024. Captured Nov 7, 2024 12:25.
  • COOLPIX P1000
  • f/5.6
  • 10/1250s
  • ISO400
  • 252mm