Black-crowned Night-Heron

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Black-crowned Night-Heron
Photo by William L. Newton
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Cornell University

With a range that spans five continents, including much of North America, the Black-crowned Night-Heron is the most widespread heron in the world. It is most active at dusk and at night, feeding in the same areas that other heron species frequent during the day.

Habitat
Various wetland habitats, including salt, brackish, and freshwater marshes, swamps, streams, lakes, and agricultural fields.

Food
Aquatic invertebrates, fish, amphibians, lizards, snakes, rodents, eggs, and other foods.

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