Cinnamon Bittern
A species of Small bitterns Scientific name : Ixobrychus cinnamomeus Genus : Small bitterns
Cinnamon Bittern, A species of Small bitterns
Botanical name: Ixobrychus cinnamomeus
Genus: Small bitterns
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Description
This is a small species at 38 cm (15 in) length, though it is one of the larger Ixobrychus bitterns. Possessing a short neck and longish bill, the male is uniformly cinnamon above and buff below. The female is similar but her back and crown are brown, and the juvenile is like the female but heavily streaked brown below. When surprised on its nest or concerned, it assumes the characteristic attitude of bitterns, termed the on-guard. The neck is stretched perpendicularly, bill pointing skyward, while the bird freezes and becomes very hard to see among the surrounding reeds.
Size
41 cm
Colors
Brown
Yellow
Gray
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Cinnamon Bittern's diet mainly consists of insects, fish, and amphibians. It employs stealth and patience while hunting in shallow waters, often at dusk or dawn. Notably, cinnamon Bittern displays specific adaptations like a sharp beak for catching prey.
Habitat
The cinnamon Bittern is commonly found in wetland environments like marshes, flooded rice fields, and freshwater swamps. This bird adapts to both coastal and inland habitats, including mangroves and grassy areas near human settlements. It can inhabit altitudes up to 1980 meters, and its presence spans a broad geographical range, indicating a high degree of habitat adaptability.
Dite type
Piscivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Distribution Area
The species has an extremely large range throughout Asia; there are breeding populations from India to Indonesia. Vagrants have been in Micronesia, the Seychelles and Afghanistan, among other locations. Global population estimates are uncertain and range from 130,000 to 2,000,000 individuals.
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Pelicans and Relatives Family
Herons Genus
Small bitterns Species
Cinnamon Bittern