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night heron

/ˈnaɪt ˌhɛrən/

Traducción: Ave zancuda de la familia de las garzas (Nycticorax), de cuerpo robusto, patas cortas y hábitos de alimentarse al crepúsculo y durante la noche.

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/ˈnaɪt ˌhɛrən/B2formal
  • esAve zancuda de la familia de las garzas (Nycticorax), de cuerpo robusto, patas cortas y hábitos de alimentarse al crepúsculo y durante la noche.

A nocturnal bird of the heron family (Nycticorax), known for its stocky build, short legs, and habit of feeding at dusk and during the night.

  1. Nocturnal bird speciesB2formal

    A type of heron (family Ardeidae) that is primarily active during the night or twilight hours, known for its stocky build and large eyes.

    esgarza nocturna

    • The black-crowned night heron is often seen near marshes at dusk.
    • Night herons hunt for fish and frogs under the cover of darkness.
    • We spotted a night heron perched silently on a branch by the lake.