Schrenck's Bittern

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A small, secretive bittern that breeds in East Asia and migrates to Southeast Asia for winter. Males have a distinct pattern of rufous, black, and white; females are browner.

Where to spot

Reedbeds, freshwater marshes, and rice paddies in East Asia (breeding) and Southeast Asia (wintering).

How to spot

Look for its small size. Males have a chestnut back and black crown, females are more streaky brown. Requires patience as it is secretive and well-camouflaged.

When to spot

Migratory, so best observed during spring (April-May) and autumn (September-October) migration, or in wintering grounds (November-March).

Where to spot

Reedbeds, freshwater marshes, and rice paddies in East Asia (breeding) and Southeast Asia (wintering).

How to spot

Look for its small size. Males have a chestnut back and black crown, females are more streaky brown. Requires patience as it is secretive and well-camouflaged.

When to spot

Migratory, so best observed during spring (April-May) and autumn (September-October) migration, or in wintering grounds (November-March).

This species undertakes long migrations, flying between its breeding grounds in temperate East Asia and its wintering grounds in tropical Southeast Asia.

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