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
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 predominantly occupies wetland habitats, including flooded rice fields, marshes, and grassy areas, often in proximity to human settlements. This species thrives in open freshwater swamps, reed beds, overgrown ditches, and scrubby thickets. It is also found in coastal regions, within mangroves, and along the margins of water bodies. The cinnamon Bittern ranges from lowlands to high elevations, extending up to 1980 meters in some regions. It adapts well to agricultural landscapes, such as paddy fields, even when humans are present, and can be found at varying elevations across its broad geographical spread.
Dite type
Piscivorous
General Info
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.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Pelicans and Relatives Family
Herons Genus
Small bitterns Species
Cinnamon Bittern 
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