The Black-crowned Night-Heron is the most widespread heron in the world, found on every continent except Antarctica and Australia. It is primarily a crepuscular and nocturnal hunter, resting during the day in dense waterside vegetation. Its stocky, hunchbacked silhouette and red eyes are distinctive; young birds are streaky brown and easily confused with Bitterns.
Best time to see a Black-crowned Night-Heron
The best time to see a Black-crowned Night-Heron is March–July, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 150,153 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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