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Little bittern

Ixobrychus minutus

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Description:

A small heron, pigeon size... buff coloured chest, marine-blue back and a glossy-blue crown. Brightly red coloured bill with yellow tip.

Habitat:

A marshy ground in urban area, during the seasonal floods.

Reference Links:

Little bittern - Wikipedia

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PublishedOctober 21, 2018

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