Rodrigues Night Heron
Nycticorax megacephalus
Rodrigues Night Heron (Nycticorax megacephalus) — Herons, Pelicans & Ibises of Oceans & Seabirds.
The Rodrigues Night Heron (Nycticorax megacephalus) 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 megacephalus
Quick facts
- Family
- Ardeidae
- Order
- Pelecaniformes
Biology & behaviour
The Rodrigues Night Heron (Nycticorax megacephalus) is a species of bird in the Ardeidae family, part of the order Pelecaniformes. It occurs naturally across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers IO Rodrigues (e Mascarenes).
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Rodrigues Night Heron live?
The Rodrigues Night Heron is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering IO Rodrigues (e Mascarenes).
What family does the Rodrigues Night Heron belong to?
The Rodrigues Night Heron (Nycticorax megacephalus) belongs to the Ardeidae family, in the order Pelecaniformes.
Is the Rodrigues Night Heron endangered?
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List
Conservation
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