White-backed Night Heron
White-backed Night Heron
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3 months ago
door
jenny van Dorland
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100
A secretive and cryptic night-heron of sub-Saharan African forests, named for the white patch on its back, though often obscured. It has finely barred brown plumage.
Where to spot
Dense forest streams, rivers, and swamps, often with overhanging vegetation, throughout sub-Saharan Africa.
How to spot
Requires extreme patience. Look for its finely barred brown plumage. Often remains motionless, blending into the dark background of its habitat.
When to spot
Primarily nocturnal. Best chance for observation is at dusk or dawn, or on moonlit nights, by patiently observing the water's edge.
Where to spot
Dense forest streams, rivers, and swamps, often with overhanging vegetation, throughout sub-Saharan Africa.
How to spot
Requires extreme patience. Look for its finely barred brown plumage. Often remains motionless, blending into the dark background of its habitat.
When to spot
Primarily nocturnal. Best chance for observation is at dusk or dawn, or on moonlit nights, by patiently observing the water's edge.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species is largely nocturnal and highly camouflaged, making it incredibly difficult to spot in its dense, forested wetland habitat.
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jenny van Dorland
3 months ago
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