Yellow-crowned Night-Heron vs Forest Bittern
Nyctanassa violacea compared with Zonerodius heliosylus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-crowned Night-Heron | Forest Bittern |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nyctanassa violacea | Zonerodius heliosylus |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Ardeidae | Ardeidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 56.8 cm (22.4 in) | 60.6 cm (23.9 in) |
| Weight | 703.75 g (24.82 oz) | 802.0 g (28.29 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-8 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Yellow-crowned Night-Heron only
Forest Bittern only
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Conservation Status
Least Concern
Yellow-crowned Night-Heron
Near Threatened
Forest Bittern
About These Birds
Yellow-crowned Night-Heron
The Yellow-crowned Night-Heron (Nyctanassa violacea) is a medium-sized heron of the family Ardeidae found throughout the Americas. It is the sole member of its genus and differs structurally and behaviorally from the Black-crowned Night-Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax). Adults are elegantly patterned with a blue-gray body, black and white facial pattern, a pale yellow to cream crown, and long white plumes trailing from the head in breeding plumage. The bill is stout and relatively thick compared to other herons, an adaptation for …