Nycticorax nycticorax (Nightheron)

Nightheron

Dutch: Kwak

Order: Ciconiiformes
Family: Ardeidae
Genus: Nycticorax
Species: Nycticorax nycticorax




Specimen found in Israel, no beak sheat

Side, top and bottom view of skull. (Click on image to enlarge)

Length: 136 mm
Length cranium: 57 mm
Width (cranium): 37 mm
Height (cranium): 24 mm
Alternative names: Nachtreiher (German), Bihoreau gris (French), Martinete ComĂșn (Spanish)


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