Yellow-crowned Night-Heron Nyctanassa violacea
Rare and local resident, in the Coastal region.
Habitat: Lagoons.
Best locations: SeaWorld on Mission Bay, Famosa Slough, Tijuana Slough NWR, Imperial Beach Sports Park.
Note: A single bird was all that was present in the County from 1997-2002, however, it appears they may currently breed in three locations, though total number of individuals may not exceed 20 birds.