Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

Least Concern

The Least Bittern is a wetland bird of the Americas. 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

Least Bittern Range — Resident or seasonal range in the Americas

Population

≈ Unknown

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