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Nankeen Night-Heron
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Nycticorax caledonicus
Basic stats
Habitat
Forests, meadows, shores, reefs, marshes, grasslands and swamps
Range
Australasia
Size
55–65cm
The nankeen night heron, also called the rufous night heron for its distinctive reddish-brown colour, is a heron of the genus Nycticorax. It is primarily nocturnal and is observed in a broad range of habitats, including forests, meadows, shores, reefs, marshes, grasslands and swamps. The species is 55 to 65 cm long (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- What habitat does the Nankeen Night-Heron live in?
- Forests, meadows, shores, reefs, marshes, grasslands and swamps
- Where is the Nankeen Night-Heron found?
- Australasia
- How big is the Nankeen Night-Heron?
- 55–65cm