Black-crowned Night Heron vs Little Egret
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
Little Egret
0.65 m
| Black-crowned Night Heron | Little Egret | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.727–1.014 kg | 0.3–0.65 kg |
| Length | 58–65 cm | 55–65 cm |
| Wingspan | 1.05–1.12 m | 0.88–1.06 m |
| Top Speed | 55 km/h | 45 km/h |
| Lifespan | 10–21 yrs | 5–22 yrs |
| Incubation | 24 days | 21 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, Mangrove, River, Lake, Farmland |
| Regions | Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, South America, Oceania | Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania |
| Family | Ardeidae | Ardeidae |
| Order | Pelecaniformes | Pelecaniformes |