Black-crowned Night-Heron

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Black-crowned Night-Heron
Photo Information
Copyright: Jean Yves Bissonnette (JYB) Silver Note Writer [C: 1 W: 0 N: 45] (698)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-13
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon 30D, Canon 100-400L 4.5-5.6 IS USM, RAW @ ISO 400
Exposure: f/6.7, 1/750 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-05-20 6:03
Viewed: 270
Points: 8
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Have a nice day to all and thanks for your comment. JYB

With a range that spans five continents, including much of North America, the Black-crowned Night-Heron is the most widespread heron in the world. It is most active at dusk and at night, feeding in the same areas that other heron species frequent during the day.

Description

Medium-sized, stocky heron.
Short neck and thick black bill.
Black cap and back.
Wings gray.
Underparts white.

Size: 58-66 cm (23-26 in)
Wingspan: 115-118 cm (45-46 in)
Weight: 727-1014 g (25.66-35.79 ounces)
Sex Differences
Sexes similar; female slightly smaller.

Sound
Call a loud, harsh squawk.

Conservation Status
Overall, populations stable. Because of wide distribution and feeding habits, the Black-crowned Night-Heron is an excellent indicator of ecosystem health. You can help scientists learn more about this species by participating in the Celebrate Urban Birds! project.

Other Names
Bihoreau à couronne noire (French)
Yaboa real, Guanaba, Guaco (Spanish)

Cool Facts

Young Black-crowned Night-Herons often disgorge their stomach contents when disturbed. This habit makes it easy to study its diet.

The Black-crowned Night-Heron may nest in the same tree with ibises or other herons.

Adult Black-crowned Night-Herons apparently do not distinguish between their own young and those from other nests, and will brood chicks not their own.
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Hello Jean Yves,
Nice colors,light and very sharp.Very beautifull composition.
Regards,
Nikos.

Very good photo, Jean Yves.
Well composed. Good POV and DOF. No blown highlights.
Well done
TFS
Annick

hi Jean Yves,
great clarity of this post
i like the green blurred and the
majestic pose of the heron

best sERGIO

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3085 W: 231 N: 5879] (19530)
  • [2008-05-21 0:04]

Bonjour Jean Yves,
A gorgeous portrait of this heron.
Excellent tonal qualities to the colors.
Focus is spot-on.
You caught him in his favourite pose.
A very handsome bird.
Merci.

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