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]
View DetailsCinnamon Bittern [Ixobrychus cinnamomeus]
View DetailsBlack Bittern [Ixobrychus flavicollis]
View DetailsLeast Bittern [Ixobrychus exilis]
View DetailsStripe-backed Bittern [Ixobrychus involucris]
View DetailsTaxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Birds
Aves
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| Order |
Pelicans and Relatives
Pelecaniformes
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| Family |
Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns
Ardeidae
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Statistics
- Species 5