SUPER SURPRISE THURSDAY #38

SUPER SURPRISE THURSDAY# 38

Man, we couldn’t decide where to go today, because the bird we found lives all over the place! So we’re off to Europe to meet this wading bird! Grab your wellies and night vision goggles and let’s head out to meet today’s bird!

MEET THE BLACK CROWNED NIGHT HERON!

   Range/Habitat: North-South America-Africa-Asia-Europe/wetlands-rivers

   Diet: Carnivore: fish, frogs, crustaceans

   Length/Weight: 23-26”/18-29 oz

   Conservation Status: Common

Fun Facts:

• Black crowned night herons are also known simply as Night Herons in Eurasia.
• They feed at night and dusk.
• Black crowned night herons wade in shallow waters and ambush their prey.
• They have excellent vision in dim light.
• Black crowned night herons rest in trees during the day.

We just love these little stocky herons! We could watch wading birds all day and night! It is so fun to see them catch their prey! Do you have a favorite wading bird?