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black-crowned night heron

 

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Noun black-crowned night heron has 1 sense
  1. black-crowned night heron, Nycticorax nycticorax - night heron of both Old and New Worlds
    --1 is a kind of night heron, night raven
    --1 is a member of Nycticorax, genus Nycticorax

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Term: Black-crowned Night Heron

Definition

The Black-crowned Night Heron is a medium-sized bird belonging to the heron family, characterized by its black crown on the top of its head. It is predominantly found in coastal and freshwater wetlands, and is active during the night.

Senses

Sense 1: Bird Species

Example Sentence: The black-crowned night heron patiently waited for its prey along the riverbank.

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Sense 2: Black Crown

Example Sentence: The distinctive black crown of the night heron stands out against its pale gray body.

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Sense 3: Nocturnal Behavior

Example Sentence: The black-crowned night heron is well-adapted to hunting in the dark.

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Sense 4: Coastal Habitat

Example Sentence: These black-crowned night herons prefer nesting near estuaries and saltwater marshes.

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Sense 5: Freshwater Wetlands

Example Sentence: The black-crowned night heron waded through the shallow waters of the freshwater wetland.

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