Please note that the Black crowned night herons are spending winter inside, away from the public. They will be visible again next spring!
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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