Does anyone know what species this is?

I found this bird in San Diego earlier this week - by the bay. It is so beautiful but not sure what species it is. Any ideas? Thanks!

Possibly Black-crowned Night Heron

Looks like a Black-crowned Night Heron.

Thanks so much everyone! I looked up the Black Crowned Night Heron and both the pictures and behavior description match what I found with this bird. Looks like this is it! Thanks again!