Yellow Bittern [Ixobrychus sinensis]
Description
The Yellow Bittern, typically found in parts of Asia, is a smaller species of the heron family. It inhabits wetlands and feeds on a diet of fish, insects, and small amphibians. The Yellow Bittern has a distinctive yellow and green-colored plumage, and it's known for its ability to stay still for long periods when hunting or hiding from predators.
Taxonomy
| 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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| Genus |
Great Bitterns
Botaurus
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