Birds of Cuba, Vagrant Visitors, Introduced Birds and Possibilities
Yellow-crowned Night-Heron
Bihoreau violacé
Nyctanassa violacea
Life, Habitat & Pictures of the Yellow-crowned Night-Heron
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24" 61cm | 42" 106.7cm | 1.5lb. 680.4g | Ardeidae | Nyctanassa violacea |
- Breeding
- Year Around
- Winter
The Yellow-crowned Night-Heron lives mostly along the southeastern US coast and the central southern US states. It has a smaller range than the more common Black-crowned Night-Heron. This heron prefers a warmer climate and is common throughout the Caribbean islands. Every once in a while, it does show up in the eastern provinces of Canada. It is a native bird of Cuba.