Australian Little Bittern
Ixobrychus dubius
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The Australian Little Bittern is a small heron found in freshwater wetlands and reed beds across Australia and New Guinea. Weighing about 89.5g with a wingspan of 26.3cm, it is a cryptically streaked bird that clings vertically to reed stems to avoid detection. It feeds on small fish, frogs, and aquatic insects.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 26.3 cm | 10.4 in |
| Weight | 89.5 g | 3.16 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 16-21 days. Fledging: 25-30 days.
Clutch Size
3-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons) |
| Family | Ardeidae (Herons & Egrets) |
| Genus | Ixobrychus |
| Species | Ixobrychus dubius |
Distribution
Australian Little Bittern has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Ardeidae family