Australasian Bittern

Botaurus poiciloptilus

Endangered

The Australasian Bittern is a wetland bird of Australia, New Guinea, and nearby islands. It feeds in shallow water, mud, reeds, or wet grassland on fish, frogs, crustaceans, insects, or other small animals, using patient stalking, probing, sweeping, or quick strikes depending on its bill shape.

Family

Ardeidae

Group

Herons, Ibis, and Allies

Range

Australasian Bittern Range — Resident or seasonal range in Australia, New Guinea, and nearby islands

Population

≈ 1K-2.5K

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