Malayan Night Heron

About Malayan Night Heron:

• It is also known as Malaysian night heron and tiger bittern,
• It is a medium-sized and nocturnal species.
• Appearance: It is identified by its rufous neck, barred chestnut back, black cap with crest, and white tipped primaries.
• Habitat: It occurs in dense, high rainfall, subtropical forests ranging from the low wetlands, where it uses streams, marshes, and swamps, to moderate elevations, where it uses evergreen forests, secondary scrub and reservoirs.
• Distribution: It is mainly found in India, south east Asia, Philippines and the east Indies. It is native to Myanmar, Thailand, and Malaysia, migrates to India during winter.
• It primarily traverses northern Tamil Nadu and is typically seen in Kerala and Karnataka.
• Diet: It eats terrestrial food, particularly earthworks and beetles.
• Conservation status
  • IUCN: Least concern

Q1: What are the characteristics of Moist Tropical Forests?

Moist tropical forests, also known as tropical rainforests, are dense, lush forests found in equatorial regions characterised by high temperatures, abundant rainfall, and extraordinary biodiversity. 

News: Malayan Night Heron spotted in Madurai for first time

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