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Nycticorax nycticorax nzvius (immature). 
Suscenus NYCTHERODIUS Reicu. 
NYCTICORAX VIOLACEUS (LZinn.). 
Yellow-crowned Night Heron. 
(Adult.) 
Top of the head whitish buff extending into a crest; sides of the head black; throat black; 
breast and under parts grayish plumbeous; back plumbeous; two or three very long feathers 
extending as long plumes from the crest; legs greenish. 
