StatusEndemic
RarityRare
Height31 cm
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"When threatened, they can compress their bodies to squeeze between reed stems, making them nearly invisible."
Field Guide
Black-backed Bittern
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The Australian Black-backed bittern, also known as the Australian Little Bittern (Botaurus dubius) is Australia’s smallest heron and a master of camouflage in dense reedbeds and freshwater swamps. This elusive wetland bird is rarely seen in the open, preferring to stay hidden among tall reeds and sedges in eastern and southeastern Australia.
Distribution Map
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