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Bermuda Night Heron
Nyctanassa carcinocatactes
Bermuda Night Heron (Nyctanassa carcinocatactes) — Herons, Pelicans & Ibises of Oceans & Seabirds.
The Bermuda Night Heron (Nyctanassa carcinocatactes) 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 Nyctanassa
- Species carcinocatactes
Quick facts
- Family
- Ardeidae
- Order
- Pelecaniformes
Biology & behaviour
The Bermuda Night Heron (Nyctanassa carcinocatactes) belongs to the Ardeidae family of the order Pelecaniformes. It occurs naturally across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers AO Bermuda.
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Bermuda Night Heron live?
The Bermuda Night Heron is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering AO Bermuda.
What family does the Bermuda Night Heron belong to?
The Bermuda Night Heron (Nyctanassa carcinocatactes) belongs to the Ardeidae family, in the order Pelecaniformes.
Is the Bermuda 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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