RarityFairly Common
Height60 cm
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Bird Calls
1 recording of the Nankeen Night Heron
Did You Know?
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"Although mainly nocturnal, Nankeen Night Herons will feed during the day, especially when raising young."
Field Guide
Nankeen Night Heron
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The Nankeen Night Heron, also known as the Rufous Night Heron, is a medium-sized, stocky waterbird found across Australia and much of the Asia-Pacific region. Recognisable by its rich cinnamon upperparts and black crown, this heron is most active from dusk through the night.
Distribution Map
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Nankeen Night Heron has been recorded.
- Fogarty Park🔥 ActiveQueensland · 1 species · seen 23 days ago
- Renner Springs🔥 ActiveNorthern Territory · 14 species · 18 sightings · seen 26 days ago
- Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens🔥 ActiveVictoria · 57 species · 129 sightings · seen 3 days ago
- Bells ParadeTasmania
- Biyalagee BoardwalkAustralian Capital Territory
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