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Species related to the Black-crowned night-heron (Nycticorax nycticorax)

Striated heron (Butorides striata)
Also known as the little heron due to its small size, the striated heron has a dark grey back, a thick grey to reddish-brown neck, a large... More 26 Images 2 Videos
Purple heron (Ardea purpurea)
Despite its English common name, the purple heron actually has a chestnut-red head and neck with striking vertical black stripes, grey... More 38 Images 3 Videos
Black tern (Chlidonias niger)
A small, graceful tern species, the black tern is unmistakable during the breeding season, when it displays the distinctive dark plumage for... More 19 Images 4 Videos
Little egret (Egretta garzetta)
This striking and elegant member of the heron family can be identified by its pure white feathers; elongated, sinuous neck; long, black legs... More 40 Images 3 Videos
Ruddy turnstone (Arenaria interpres)
The ruddy turnstone is a small, stocky, brightly-patterned shorebird, named for its habit of turning over objects such as stones, shells and... More 19 Images 0 videos
Common greenshank (Tringa nebularia)
The largest species in the genus Tringa, the common greenshank (Tringa nebularia) is an elegant wading bird with a long, stout, slightly... More 20 Images 1 Video
Cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis)
The only species in its genus, the cattle egret gains its common name from its habit of commonly wandering alongside herds of cattle. It is... More 33 Images 10 Videos
Great egret (Casmerodius albus)
The great egret is a large heron which, as an adult, has entirely white plumage with contrasting black feet and long, black legs. Colour is... More 37 Images 6 Videos
Madagascar pond heron (Ardeola idae)
This small white heron has a long crest, red legs, a blue bill with a red tip and blue bare skin around the eyes. Outside of the breeding... More 6 Images 0 videos
Lesser sand plover (Charadrius mongolus)
The lesser sand plover is a small wading shorebird with greyish-brown upperparts, a white abdomen and throat, and a black forehead. During... More 14 Images 2 Videos
Grey plover (Pluvialis squatarola)
Information on the grey plover is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 24 Images 1 Video
Glossy ibis (Plegadis falcinellus)
With its long, slender, down-curved bill and magnificent plumage, the glossy ibis is a striking wading bird. Its Latin name, Plegadis... More 25 Images 3 Videos
Dunlin (Calidris alpina)
The dunlin (Calidris alpina) is one of the hardiest of all shorebirds, breeding far north in the Arctic region and migrating southwards... More 27 Images 2 Videos
Common reed (Phragmites australis)
This common reed forms large beds in shallow water; it has round, hollow stems, which typically grow to 2m in height, but may reach 4m... More 8 Images 4 Videos
Common sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos)
The common sandpiper is a rather small, short-legged wader with a long, straight beak, relatively drab colouration, and a distinctive... More 19 Images 0 videos
Snowy egret (Egretta thula)
A familiar heron of the Americas, the snowy egret (Egretta thula) is well known for its spectacular mating displays, frantic foraging... More 31 Images 2 Videos
Little blue heron (Egretta caerulea)
The little blue heron (Egretta caerulea) is unique amongst herons as it is the only species with two distinct colour morphs for mature and... More 27 Images 1 Video
White-faced whistling-duck (Dendrocygna viduata)
The white-faced whistling-duck (Dendrocygna viduata) is a long-legged duck with a conspicuous white face and neck patch that sits in sharp... More 23 Images 2 Videos
Least bittern (Ixobrychus exilis)
Information on the least bittern (Ixobrychus exilis) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 20 Images 0 videos
Common tern (Sterna hirundo)
Known for its graceful flight and attractive plumage, the common tern (Sterna hirundo) has a smoothly rounded head and a slender body, with... More 53 Images 5 Videos
Garganey (Anas querquedula)
Information on the garganey (Anas querquedula) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 16 Images 1 Video
Northern pintail (Anas acuta)
Among the most handsome of all ducks, the northern pintail (Anas acuta) is recognised by its slender build, long, elegant neck and elongated... More 33 Images 1 Video
Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus)
Information on the whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 42 Images 1 Video
Sanderling (Calidris alba)
One of the most widespread of all shorebirds, the sanderling is a small, highly active wader, typically seen racing after waves on sandy... More 25 Images 0 videos
White-bellied heron (Ardea insignis)
Also known as the imperial heron, the white-bellied heron (Ardea insignis) is the second largest species of heron in the world, exceeded in... More 1 Image 0 videos
Little bittern (Ixobrychus minutus)
The little bittern (Ixobrychus minutus) is, as its name suggests, a tiny heron species, most easily identified by its dark back, dark cap... More 27 Images 1 Video
Australasian bittern (Botaurus poiciloptilus)
Information on the Australasian bittern is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 1 Video
Gadwall (Anas strepera)
Information on the gadwall is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 25 Images 1 Video
Mute swan (Cygnus olor)
The mute swan (Cygnus olor) is Britain's largest bird, and one of the heaviest flying birds in the world; adults can weigh over 15 kilograms... More 74 Images 9 Videos
Common moorhen (Gallinula chloropus)
A medium-sized, ground-dwelling water bird, the striking common moorhen is among the world’s most widespread bird species, being found in... More 42 Images 6 Videos

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