Night-Herons
Birds of North America
Ardeidae
Lives, Habitats & Pictures of the Night-Herons
There are two types of night-herons in North America. The Black-crowned Night-Heron is the most abundant and widespread between them. This birds` habitat covers most of the USA, with some southern locations in Canada. The Yellow-crowned Night-Heron has a smaller range, covering the eastern portions of the USA and has occasionally been reported seen in Canada.
These two species of herons feed mainly at night. In the daytime they can be found dozing in marshes, standing on logs or rocks. These birds will also fly up into trees to avoid predators or to sleep. Like most other herons, these birds give loud squawks when alarmed.
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| Pictures of Night-Herons of North America | |
| Black-crowned Night-Heron
| Yellow-crowned Night-Heron
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