Yellow-crowned Night Heron

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Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-crowned Night Heron, a reference photo
Photo: Chuck Homler (FocusOnWildlife.Me) · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

The yellow-crowned night heron (Nyctanassa violacea) is one of two species of night heron in the genus Nyctanassa. Unlike the black-crowned night heron, which has a worldwide distribution, the yellow-crowned is restricted to the Americas. It is known as the bihoreau violacé in French and the pedrete corona clara or yaboa común in some Spanish-speaking countries.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Yellow-crowned Night Heron being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Pelecaniformes
Family
Ardeidae
Species
Nyctanassa violacea

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