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Taxonomy: Order Pelecaniformes >> Family Ardeidae >> Genus Nyctanassa

Yellow-crowned Night Heron (Unique ID: 682)
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Species: Yellow-crowned Night Heron (Nyctanassa violacea)
Location: Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Florida, United States
Age: adult     Plumage: alternate/breeding     Activity: wading
Sex: ---     Visibility: full body     Quantity: single
Photographer: Judd Patterson     Date: March 25, 2006
Equipment: Canon EOS 30D and Canon 300mm f/4L IS     Megapixels: 8.2

Notes: Silently stalking through the mangroves, this Yellow-crowned Night Heron is searching for its favorite crustacean treats.


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