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Little bittern

Botaurus minutus

Little bittern (Botaurus minutus)Common

Photo: Marek Szczepanek · CC BY-SA 3.0

Birdcarnivore

The little bittern is a small, secretive bird that belongs to the heron family. It thrives in wetlands, where its striped plumage helps it blend into the reeds and grasses. This bird is known for its quiet, stealthy movements as it hunts for food.

  • The little bittern is part of the heron family, Ardeidae.
  • It was once classified under the genus Ixobrychus.
  • This bird is a skilled hunter in wetland environments.
WetlandAfricaAsiaEurope
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At a glance

Classification
Bird
Scientific name
Botaurus minutus
Habitat
Wetland
Regions in this directory
Africa, Asia, Europe
Diet
carnivore
Relative size
small
IUCN Red List
Least Concern (LC)
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