‘Auku‘u ~ Black-Crowned Night-Heron
Nycticorax nycticorax hoactli

The heron is active at night but also forages during the day, using a “stand and wait” technique to catch fish, frogs and other aquatic life. It has been known to prey on young chicks as well.
It nests in trees, laying two to four bluish green eggs.
‘Auku’u have a deep croak or “kwock” given in flight or when startled. It is not endangered.