The white-backed night heron is a species of medium-sized heron in the family Ardeidae, found in sub-Saharan Africa.
Limpopo and beyond
Provinces where White-backed Night Heron is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
42 records, iNaturalist
10+ results in South Africa
Planning a trip
Hosts have recorded the White-backed Night Heron at stays in or beside Kruger National Park.
Drive yourself
Your own vehicle and pace, on the park's roads.
Where hosts record it
Species
Gorsachius leuconotus
Records
42
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
A record means a host has seen the White-backed Night Heron on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the White-backed Night Heron at stays in or beside Kruger National Park. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
The White-backed Night Heron is most recorded in Limpopo (36% of records), Mpumalanga (33% of records), KwaZulu-Natal (19% of records), based on 42 iNaturalist observations. 10 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the White-backed Night Heron on site or nearby.
The white-backed night heron is a species of medium-sized heron in the family Ardeidae, found in sub-Saharan Africa.
