Black Bittern [Ixobrychus flavicollis]
Description
The Black Bittern is a species in the heron family. It is found in many parts of Asia, stretching from India to Australia. The species is characterized by its dark plumage and yellow-orange beak.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Birds
Aves
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| Order |
Pelicans and Relatives
Pelecaniformes
|
| Family |
Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns
Ardeidae
|
| Genus |
Dwarf Bitterns
Ixobrychus
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