Rufous Night Heron Nycticorax caledonicus

Rufous Night Heron
Nankeen Night Heron
Rufous Night Heron
The Rufous Night Heron, also called the Nankeen Night Heron, is native to Indonesia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Melanesia and Australia.
Rufous Night Heron in flight
Nankeen Night Heron
Rufous Night Heron
Although a night heron, it can be seen day or night foraging in ponds.
Rufous Night Heron juvenile
Rufous Night Heron juvenile
Rufous Night Heron
The juvenile looks very like the juvenile of the Black-crowned Night Heron.