Least Bittern
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Ciconiiformes
Ardeidae
Ixobrychus
Ixobrychus exilis
A tiny heron, furtive and surpassingly well camouflaged, the Least Bittern is one of the most difficult North American marsh birds to spot. Despite its inconspicuousness... More »
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Learn how to identify Least Bittern, its life history, cool facts, sounds and calls, and watch videos. A tiny heron, furtive and surpassingly well camouflaged, the Least Bittern is one of the most difficult North American marsh birds to spot. ... When alarmed, the Least Bittern freezes in place with its bill pointing up,
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Learn how to identify Least Bittern, its life history, cool facts, sounds and calls, and watch videos. A tiny heron, furtive and surpassingly well camouflaged, the Least Bittern is one of the most difficult North American marsh birds to spot. ... Least Bittern Range Map...
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Least Bittern - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Least Bittern ( Ixobrychus exilis ) is a small wading bird, the smallest heron found in the Americas. This bird's underparts and throat are white with light brown streaks. Their face and the s...
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Length: 11 inches Wingspan: 17 inches ... Very small wading bird ... Least bittern Ixobrychus exilis...
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The diminutive Least Bittern, which is similar to a meadowlark in body bulk though not in shape, stands out from all other herons because of its very small size and buffy-colored wing patches, which contrast with its black back.
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The Least Bittern, the smallest member of the heron family, is among the most inconspicuous of North American marsh birds. Within suitable habitats, however, it is often neither shy nor rare. This colorful heron is quite vocal and can be found at surprisingly high densities—up to 15 nests per hectare.
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Resources for College Instructors Resources for K-12 Instructors Contribute to ADW ... Ixobrychus exilis; (least bittern) ... least bittern; Ixobrychus exilis...
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Oh, I feel so much better now that I can see the bird! Honestly, I was ready to make an appointment with my ophthalmologist after the last view! ... Very cool find and some nice shots. Couldn’t tell from your quiz picture, but the nest certainly seemed right for a bittern. ... Least Bittern on nest...
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