Night Heron

A nocturnal bird, can be spotted at dusk, near water bodies. Its habits make it quite difficult to spot, as it spends most of the day crouching in shady undergrowth near marshy areas or wetlands.

It is of the size of the common crow, with long yellow legs, white throat, abdomen and lower body parts. A white band runs across its forehead, over the eyes and connects behind the head. It has black wings and upper part of the head is black, with long white plumes of feathers.  Sexes are alike.

Name	Night Heron
Alternate name(s)	Black Crowned Night Heron
Size	Pond Heron
Occurrence	Near wetlands, at dusk
Status	Fairly common
Distinct features	White throat, abdomen and lower parts, with black crown and wings. 2-3 long white plumes of feathers projecting outward from its head.
Sexes	Alike