nycticorax

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Noun nycticorax has 1 sense

Nycticorax, genus Nycticorax - Old World night herons
--₁ is a kind of bird genus
--₁ is a member of Ardeidae, family Ardeidae
--₁ has members: black-crowned night heron, Nycticorax nycticorax

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Nycticorax

Definition:

Nycticorax is a genus of medium-sized wading birds belonging to the heron family, found in various regions around the world.

Senses:

Noun - Bird

A nocturnal bird of the heron family, with predominantly brown, gray, and black plumage, long legs, and a long, slender neck.

Example: The nycticorax gracefully glided through the water in search of its prey.

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