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Nycticorax

Nycticorax

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A medium-sized bird like a heron that is active at night and lives mainly in Asia and Africa
  • noun
  • /nɪkˈtɪkəˌræks/
  • Specialized
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  • The black-crowned Nycticorax is often seen hunting for fish at dusk.

Examples

  • Several species within the genus Nycticorax inhabit wetlands across Asia and Africa.

  • Researchers observed the nesting behavior of the Nycticorax in the mangrove forests.

  • The Nycticorax is a fascinating bird species.

  • Have you ever seen a Nycticorax in the wild?

  • The black-crowned Nycticorax is often seen hunting for fish at dusk.

  • Several species within the genus Nycticorax inhabit wetlands across Asia and Africa.

  • Researchers observed the nesting behavior of the Nycticorax in the mangrove forests.

Synonyms

night heron
vsNycticorax
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A heron that hunts at night and in low light

is the specific genus within that broader group, mainly Old World and medium sized

Compounds

Nycticorax nycticorax
  • Specialized
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A medium-sized bird like a heron with a black crown and grey wings that is active at night

How Nocturnal

Nycticorax
  • Specialized
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night heron
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Surface Forms

Nycticorax singular
Nycticoraxes plural

Etymology

The word Nycticorax comes from Greek parts nycti- 'night' and corax 'crow' (raven), so it literally means 'night crow' and is an easy way to remember that these herons are active and hunt at night.