Yellow-crowned night heron — size comparison

The yellow-crowned night heron inhabits mangroves, coasts and shallow wetlands. Crabs dominate coastal prey, while crayfish matter inland. It grasps large prey

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Length

wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaReference values · details in the profiles

Yellow-crowned night heron

Nyctanassa violacea

ok. 62,5 cmDorosły ptak
total length

wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaMeasurement: side

Mass
650–800 gObie płcie — Cornell
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Boy: approx. 115 cm
Total lengthScale in cm
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Yellow-crowned night heronTotal lengthapprox. 62.5 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Boy: approx. 115 cm
Yellow-crowned night heron — size comparison — facts and sources

The yellow-crowned night heron inhabits mangroves, coasts and shallow wetlands. Crabs dominate coastal prey, while crayfish matter inland. It grasps large prey by legs or claws and shakes it apart.

It may nest alone or colonially; pairs defend the immediate nest surroundings.

Measurement sources