This Bird Hunts At Night And It's Not An Owl
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The black-crowned night heron, which is not an owl, hunts primarily at night and is well-adapted for this activity.
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They use a patient, ambush style of hunting, standing still at the water's edge and striking quickly at prey that comes within range.
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Their hunting is a strategy to avoid competition with other, larger herons for food.
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They are known to use tools by manipulating objects, such as bread, to lure fish closer to them.
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In some cases, the heron will rapidly open and close its bill in the water, creating disturbances to attract prey.
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It is an opportunistic and versatile predator that eats a variety of prey, including small fish and crayfish.
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Its stocky body and short legs make it adept at moving quietly through vegetation.
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Its large, crimson eyes are adapted to gather faint light for hunting in twilight and darkness.
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