Dwarf Bitterns [Ixobrychus]

Description

Ixobrychus is a genus of small herons known as bitterns, found in marshy wetlands around the world. These birds are characterized by their cryptic plumage, which provides excellent camouflage in their reed bed habitats. They feed on a diet of fish, insects, and amphibians, often foraging at night.

Species

Little Bittern [Ixobrychus minutus]

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Cinnamon Bittern [Ixobrychus cinnamomeus]

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Black Bittern [Ixobrychus flavicollis]

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Least Bittern [Ixobrychus exilis]

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Stripe-backed Bittern [Ixobrychus involucris]

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Taxonomy