Black-crowned Night Heron vs Great Blue Heron
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Black-crowned Night Heron
0.65 m
Human
1.75 m
Great Blue Heron
1.38 m
| Black-crowned Night Heron | Great Blue Heron | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.727–1.014 kg | 1.8–3.6 kg |
| Length | 58–65 cm | 0.97–1.37 m |
| Height | – | 1.15–1.38 m |
| Wingspan | 1.05–1.12 m | 1.67–2.01 m |
| Top Speed | 55 km/h | 48 km/h |
| Lifespan | 10–21 yrs | 15–24 yrs |
| Incubation | 24 days | 28 days |
| Offspring | 3–5 | 2–6 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Nocturnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Partial Migrant | Partial Migrant |
| Habitat | Wetland, Coast, Mangrove, River, Lake, Urban, Farmland | Wetland, Coast, Lake, River, Mangrove |
| Regions | Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, South America, Oceania | North America |
| Family | Ardeidae | Ardeidae |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |