Probably not closely related to Black-crowned Night-heron, this species is found primarily in the Americas
and Galalpagos. It is more tied to coastal habitats, specialising in a diet of crustaceans, although it
may be found inland feeding on more typical heron prey such as frogs.
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HOMEPAGE
YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON
Nyctanassa violaceus
