Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

Spotted a Yellow-crowned Night Heron!

Spotted by: jesskatecarroll
Date: May 18, 2026
Near: Melissa, Texas

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About the Yellow-crowned Night Heron

A heron of southeastern coasts and wetlands that specializes in eating crabs and crayfish. Adults have a black-and-white face and a pale yellow crown.

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