Title:
Black-crowned Night-Heron
Caption:
The Black-crowned Night-Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax)
is a striking wetland bird, often observed at refuges
by visitors. It is a relatively short-legged heron of
freshwater streams, lakes, rice fields, and salt marshes.
Individuals are often seen sitting hunched and motionless
in trees or branches near water. They become far more
active after dusk.
Creator:
Stolz, Gary M. Source: WO8470-002
Publisher:
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Contributor:
USFWS Division of Public Affairs
File
size: 156 KB
Format:
JPEG Image (image/pjpeg)
Dimensions:
Screen: 1050px x 691px Print: 7.00 x 4.61 inches
Resolution: 150 dpi (mid, presentation quality)
Depth:
Full Color
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