Fact sheet
Did you know?
The Black crowned night heron is a nocturnal species.
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Did you know?
I am a little night heron! Of all the herons in Québec, I'm probably the most active at night. I frequent both freshwater and saltwater marshes - as long as I can hunt for food, I'm happy!
Diet
A hunter that keeps its eye on the prize.
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Diet
My hunting technique requires great patience! Indeed, I hunt mostly by stakeout, which means that I stay still at the edge of the water and I wait for the right moment to catch my prey with my beak. I eat small fish, amphibians or insects.
Reproduction
A very involved dad.
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Reproduction
As a dad, I get very involved during the breeding season! My sweetheart and I build a nest that we reuse from year to year. When it comes time to incubate the eggs we alternate on the nest.
What to do if you find a bird in distress?
Throughout the year, it is possible to cross paths with a bird in distress: broken or damaged wing, collision with a vehicle or electrical wires, birds are often unlucky and face many dangers. If you find a bird in distress, contact the Ministère des Forêts, de la Faune et des Parcs at 1-877-346-6763
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