White-backed Night Heron
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    White-backed Night Heron

    Calherodius leuconotus

    Waterbirds
    Least Concern

    The white-backed night heron is a species of medium-sized heron in the family Ardeidae, found in sub-Saharan Africa.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for White-backed Night Heron. Sightings recorded in 33 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    Southern Africa
    Shamungwa ConservancyZambezi & Kavango East, Namibia
    Rare
    Sikunga ConservancyZambezi & Kavango East, Namibia
    Rare
    West Africa
    Parc National de la BénouéNorthern Savanna & Bénoué Basin, Cameroon
    Rare
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