Black Bittern
Black Bittern
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A medium-sized, dark bittern found across Asia and Australasia, characterized by its overall dark plumage, with a yellowish neck and throat in males. It is typically found in dense wetlands.
Where to spot
Dense freshwater wetlands, reedbeds, mangroves, and swamp forests across Asia, Australasia, and parts of the Pacific.
How to spot
Look for its dark body and, if a male, the yellowish throat and neck. Observe quietly at the edge of dense vegetation, often in a crouched position.
When to spot
Year-round. Most active at dawn and dusk, or when foraging in the shade of dense vegetation during the day.
Where to spot
Dense freshwater wetlands, reedbeds, mangroves, and swamp forests across Asia, Australasia, and parts of the Pacific.
How to spot
Look for its dark body and, if a male, the yellowish throat and neck. Observe quietly at the edge of dense vegetation, often in a crouched position.
When to spot
Year-round. Most active at dawn and dusk, or when foraging in the shade of dense vegetation during the day.
Despite its name, the Black Bittern isn't entirely black; males have distinctive yellow-orange markings on their neck and throat, especially during breeding season.
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