Yellow-crowned Night Heron (Noun)
Meaning
North American night heron.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The yellow-crowned night heron is known to breed along the Gulf Coast and the southeastern United States, migrating to Central and South America during the winter.
- A pair of yellow-crowned night herons were spotted in a mangrove swamp near Key West, feeding on crayfish and small fish.
- In North America, the yellow-crowned night heron is more commonly found in areas with brackish or freshwater wetlands.
- Conservation efforts have increased the yellow-crowned night heron population in the wild, despite habitat loss and pollution threats.
- As the sun set over the marsh, a lone yellow-crowned night heron emerged from the shadows, stalking its prey with stealth and precision.