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Least Bittern Least Bitterns nest in freshwater and brackish marshes with tall aquatic vegetation such as cattails and other reeds and rushes, preferentially in places interspersed with patches of open water and small stands of woody vegetation. Geotagged,Ixobrychus exilis,Least bittern,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Least Bittern

Least Bitterns nest in freshwater and brackish marshes with tall aquatic vegetation such as cattails and other reeds and rushes, preferentially in places interspersed with patches of open water and small stands of woody vegetation.

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The least bittern is a small heron, the smallest member of the family Ardeidae found in the Americas.

Similar species: Pelicans, Herons, Ibises
Species identified by Sally Mesarosh
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By Sally Mesarosh

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Uploaded May 28, 2024. Captured May 24, 2024 19:12 in Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, 2757 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234, USA.
  • Canon EOS Rebel T7
  • ISO3200