The unmistakable yellow-crowned night-heron (Nyctanassa violacea) is a medium-sized, short-legged wading bird. Its plumage is mostly light blue-grey, apart from the light-edged black feathers on its back, shoulders and wings, which give these areas a scaled appearance. The head is mostly black, apart from the yellow-white crown, a white patch on each cheek and a white stripe underneath the eyes.
Crustaceans are the main component of the yellow-crowned night-heron’s diet, which includes marsh, mud, swimming, land and beach crabs, as well as crayfish, fish, aquatic invertebrates, mussels and leeches. Enjoy!!!
Crustaceans are the main component of the yellow-crowned night-heron’s diet, which includes marsh, mud, swimming, land and beach crabs, as well as crayfish, fish, aquatic invertebrates, mussels and leeches. Enjoy!!!
Yellow-Crowned Night Heron
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