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Mauritius Night Heron
Nycticorax mauritianus
Mauritius Night Heron (Nycticorax mauritianus) — Herons, Pelicans & Ibises of Oceans & Seabirds.
The Mauritius Night Heron (Nycticorax mauritianus) is a member of the Ardeidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Pelecaniformes
- Family Ardeidae Herons, Bitterns
- Genus Nycticorax
- Species mauritianus
Quick facts
- Family
- Ardeidae
- Order
- Pelecaniformes
Biology & behaviour
The Mauritius Night Heron (Nycticorax mauritianus) is a species of bird in the Ardeidae family, part of the order Pelecaniformes. Its range spans Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers IO Mauritius (c Mascarenes).
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Mauritius Night Heron live?
The Mauritius Night Heron is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering IO Mauritius (c Mascarenes).
What family does the Mauritius Night Heron belong to?
The Mauritius Night Heron (Nycticorax mauritianus) belongs to the Ardeidae family, in the order Pelecaniformes.
Is the Mauritius Night Heron endangered?
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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