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Nyctanassa

Nyctanassa

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A group of American herons that are active at night, including the yellow-crowned night heron
  • proper noun
  • /nɪkˈtænəsə/
  • Specialized
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  • The Nyctanassa genus includes the well-known yellow-crowned night heron.

Examples

  • The Nyctanassa is known for its distinctive yellow crown.

  • Researchers studied migration patterns in the Nyctanassa along the Gulf Coast.

  • Birdwatchers hope to spot a member of the Nyctanassa during spring migration.

  • Did you see the Nyctanassa at the wetlands?

  • Birdwatchers hope to spot a member of the Nyctanassa during spring migration.

  • Researchers studied migration patterns in the Nyctanassa along the Gulf Coast.

  • The Nyctanassa genus includes the well-known yellow-crowned night heron.

Surface Forms

Nyctanassa main

Etymology

Nyctanassa comes from Greek parts nyct- and -anassa, meaning 'night' and 'queen'. Think of it as the 'queen of the night' — a fitting name for a group of night herons like the yellow-crowned night heron.