Black-crowned night heron

The night heron is a medium-sized wading bird with a wide range, found across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. It's most active at dusk and dawn, earning its name. In Australia, it's replaced by a similar cousin, the Nankeen night heron, and the two sometimes interbreed where their ranges overlap.

• Active mainly at twilight, hunting in low light.
• Hybridizes with the Nankeen night heron in Australasia.
• Lives on multiple continents, from Europe to the Americas.