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Least bittern

Botaurus exilis

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

The least bittern is a small heron with a distinctive look. They are mostly brown with a black crown and back; yellow bill and eyes; white underparts with light brown streaks.

Habitat:

Spotted in tall reeds and grasses in a marsh at the Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center.

Reference Links:

Least bittern - Wikipedia

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