Genus Nycticorax (Noun)
Meaning
Old World night herons.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Nycticorax genus is a group of medium-sized herons that are commonly known as Old World night herons.
- Birders visiting Southeast Asia often have the chance to spot several species within the Nycticorax genus, which are abundant in wetlands.
- Nycticorax night herons generally spend most of their time near bodies of water where they feed on fish and invertebrates.
- Nycticorax herons often engage in crepuscular and nocturnal behavior, making them active at dawn and dusk.
- In some parts of the world, the Nycticorax genus has several species considered threatened due to habitat loss and hunting.