Night Heron Animal Pictures

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A night heron waiting for a fish to swim by

A night heron waiting for a fish to swim by
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The black-crowned night heron or black-capped night heron has white feathers on its breast along with greyish black wings.

Juvenile Night Heron on a log

Juvenile Night Heron on a log
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Juvenile black-crowned or black-capped night herons have brown feathers with some white spots mixed in and their beaks have not yet turned black.

Night heron chick and parent in a tree

Night heron chick and parent in a tree
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Male and female night herons are monogamous and both parents take care of the eggs.

A night heron flying with a fish in its mouth

A night heron flying with a fish in its mouth
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Night herons have a wingspan of 45 to 47 inches.

Night heron nest with three eggs

Night heron nest with three eggs
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Night herons lay 3 - 8 eggs that hatch within 21 to 22 days.