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| Birds Database .. detailed information | |
| Black Bittern Ixobrychus flavicollis | |
Black Backed Bittern Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
| Bird Family : | "Egrets and Herons" Ardeidae |
| Description : | Uncommon local species. Length 66cm. Call is deep repetitive notes. Secretive. Eats insects, crustaceans, frogs and fish. Nest in colonies. |
| Typical Habitat : | Mangroves and creek vegetation. |
| Distribution : | Locally common to uncommon to coastal areas, from Broome to Brisbane. |
| Migration : | Resident / breeding. Main breeding season, September to January. |
| Introduced : | No |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
| Additional info .. | locations seen (7) .. observations (7) .. habitats seen (1) .. |
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