Nycticorax nycticorax 58-65cm
Iraakkokku in Tamil (இராக்கொக்கு)
Widespread resident. Stocky, with thick neck. Adult has black crown and mantle contrasting with grey wings and whitish underparts. Juvenile boldly streaked and spotted. Immature has unstreaked brown mantle/scapulars. Inland and coastal waters.
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