Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
BirdsConservation: Least Concern2 community sightings
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.
Yellow-crowned Night Heron photos from the community
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