Nyctanassa violacea
Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea: Taxonomy | Photographs

Taxonomic Classification

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Nyctanassa violacea
Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park
Wakulla Springs, FL
May 26, 2001
Photo contributed by Josh Hillman and/or Emily Earp

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Nyctanassa violacea - very young Yellow-crowned Night Heron in nest
Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park
Wakulla Springs, FL
May 26, 2001
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Nyctanassa violacea - (immature)
Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park
Wakulla Springs, FL
March 16, 2002
Photo contributed by Josh Hillman

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Nyctanassa violacea
Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park
Wakulla Springs, FL
May 26, 2001
Photo contributed by Josh Hillman and/or Emily Earp

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Nyctanassa violacea - This is the same bird as in the above photo.
Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park
Wakulla Springs, FL
May 26, 2001
Photo contributed by Josh Hillman and/or Emily Earp

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Photo added to site: Feb 19 2002