Least Bittern by monjo71
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Description
This is one of the smallest herons in the world, with perhaps only the Dwarf Bittern and the Black-backed Bittern averaging smaller in length.[2] This tiny bittern can measure from 28 to 36 cm (11 to 14 in) in length, and the wingspan ranges from 41 to 46 cm (16 to 18 in). Body mass is from 51 to 102 g (1.8 to 3.6 oz), with most birds between 73 and 95 g (2.6 and 3.4 oz), making this perhaps the lightest of all herons.[3] This bird's underparts and throat are white with light brown streaks. Its face and the sides of the neck are light brown; it has yellow eyes and a yellow bill. The adult male is glossy greenish black on the back and crown; the adult female is glossy brown on these parts. They show light brown parts on the wings in flight.
Comments (8)
giulband
fine shot!!
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God bless.
durleybeachbum
I do like the way the leaves and the bird are the same shape.
jayfar
A really beautiful shot and a bird that I have never heard of before.
Rob2753
An incredible shot ! I like the colours
X-PaX
Beautiful capture.
whaleman
Marvellous shot! I am still waiting to see my first one but at least I have heard them often.
MrsRatbag
An excellent capture of this little beauty!