Species
bird

Black-crowned Night Heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

'Raabon'dhi' is a medium-sized heron measuring 58–66 cm, with a stocky build, short neck and legs. Adult Raabon'dhi are striking, with a black cap and upper back, gray wings and tail, and white or pale gray underparts. They have a thick, black bill, red eyes, and yellow-green legs, that turn pink during the breeding season. During courtship, the black feathers take on a blue-green gloss and long white head plumes appear. Non-breeding adults are duller and the plumes disappear. Juveniles appear very different and are mostly brown with large pale spots on the back, streaked underparts, and grayish tails.

Scientific Name
Nycticorax nycticorax
Category
Birds
National Red List Category
Not Evaluated