Gorsachius
 Gorsachius is a genus of Old World night herons typically found near water in forested regions. These are medium-sized herons which are migratory in the colder parts of their ranges but otherwise resident. They are the least known most strictly nocturnal smallest and overall rarest night herons.Three of the four species are found in East South and South-east Asia while the last species the White-backed Night Heron is found in sub-Saharan Africa.