StatusNative
RarityFairly Common
Height60 cm
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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.
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