Yellow-crowned Night Heron
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    Yellow-crowned Night Heron

    Nyctanassa violacea

    Waterbirds
    Least Concern

    The yellow-crowned night heron is one of two species of night heron in the genus Nyctanassa. Unlike the black-crowned night heron, which has a worldwide distribution, the yellow-crowned is restricted to the Americas. It is known as the bihoreau violacé in French and the pedrete corona clara or yaboa común in some Spanish-speaking countries.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Yellow-crowned Night Heron. Sightings recorded in 200 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    Central & South America
    Parque Estadual AcaraíSão Paulo & Southern Atlantic Forest, Brazil
    Rare
    Parque Estadual do BoguaçuSão Paulo & Southern Atlantic Forest, Brazil
    Rare
    Parque Natural Municipal CarijósSão Paulo & Southern Atlantic Forest, Brazil
    Rare
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