Black-crowned Night Heron Black-crowned Night Heron Nycticorax nycticorax, Cape Nanhui, Shanghai, May. Black-crowned Night Heron is a common resident in Shanghai. (Craig Brelsford) Go to Birds of China page Be notified every time we post. Send an email with “Subscribe” as the subject to info@shanghaibirding.com Donate to Shanghai Birding! Choose your level (USD)Well-wisher—$10Buddy—$5Friend—$25Supporter—$50Donor—$100Sponsor—$500Champion—$1000