Nycticorax nycticorax(Linnaeus, 1758)

Black-crowned Night Heron

Image contributed by Con Foley

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Identified By: Con Foley & David Tan JX

More information on the species on Wikipedia.

Species Interactions (6)

Preys on

Common MollyPoecilia sphenops

References

Leong, 2012. Nature in Singapore 5: 291-307

Mozambique TilapiaOreochromis mossambicus

References

Leong, 2012. Nature in Singapore 5: 291-307

Crescent perchTerapon jarbua

References

Leong, 2012. Nature in Singapore 5: 291-307

Green ChromideEtroplus suratensis

References

Leong, 2012. Nature in Singapore 5: 291-307

Orange-spotted rabbitfishSiganus guttatus

References

Leong, 2012. Nature in Singapore 5: 291-307

Preyed upon by

Malayan Water MonitorVaranus salvator

References

Seng, 2021. Singapore Bird Group Blog

Basic Information

Classification:

Vertebrata: Aves: Ciconiiformes: Ardeidae (Herons and Bitterns)

Residency Status:

Native

Biology/Ecology

IUCN Redlist status:

Least concern

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