Based on 1,417 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Nevada, Black-crowned Night Heron is most often recorded in January; in Nevada it behaves like a year-round resident. It ranks #13 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Nycticorax nycticorax
Black-crowned Night Heron in Nevada by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in Nevada in January
American Coot
Canada Goose
White-crowned Sparrow
Red-tailed Hawk
Mallard
Ring-necked Duck
Great-tailed Grackle
Northern Shoveler
Places to look in Nevada
State ParkValley of Fire State Park
National ForestInyo National Forest
State ParkWard Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park
State ParkWashoe Lake State Park
State ParkBerlin–Ichthyosaur State Park
National ForestHumboldt–Toiyabe National Forest
FAQ
When does Black-crowned Night Heron appear in Nevada?
Mainly December–November, with the most records in January.
How common is Black-crowned Night Heron in Nevada?
It ranks #13 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in Nevada (1,417 records in our sample).