Malayan Night Heron
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    Malayan Night Heron

    Gorsachius melanolophus

    Waterbirds
    Least Concern

    Quick Facts

    Mass0.415 kg

    Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).

    The Malayan night heron, also known as Malaysian night heron and tiger bittern, is a medium-sized heron. It is distributed in southern and eastern Asia.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Malayan Night Heron. Sightings recorded in 6 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    South Asia
    Manas National ParkNortheast Frontier, India
    Rare
    coconutSouthwestern Coastal & Wet Zone, Sri Lanka
    Rare
    Kanneliya-Dediyagala-Nakiyadeniya Forest ReserveSouthwestern Coastal & Wet Zone, Sri Lanka
    Rare
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