Based on 12,005 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Florida, Yellow-crowned Night Heron is most often recorded in May; in Florida it behaves like a year-round resident. It ranks #27 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Nyctanassa violacea
Yellow-crowned Night Heron in Florida 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 Florida in May
White Ibis
Great Blue Heron
Anhinga
Great Egret
Northern Cardinal
Osprey
Northern Mockingbird
Red-shouldered Hawk
Places to look in Florida
Botanical GardenVizcaya Museum and Gardens
Botanical GardenZoo Miami
Botanical GardenBok Tower Gardens
State ParkFort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park
State ParkFort Mose Historic State Park
Botanical GardenButterfly World
FAQ
When does Yellow-crowned Night Heron appear in Florida?
Mainly April–March, with the most records in May.
How common is Yellow-crowned Night Heron in Florida?
It ranks #27 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in Florida (12,005 records in our sample).