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Little Bittern - Ixobrychus minutus The Little Bittern (Ixobrychus minutus) is a wading bird in the heron family Ardeidae, native to the Old World, breeding in Africa, central and southern Europe, western and southern Asia, and Madagascar. Birds from temperate regions in Europe and western Asia are migratory, wintering in Africa and further south in Asia, while those nesting in the tropics are sedentary. It is rare north of its breeding range. Geotagged,Italy,Ixobrychus minutus,Little Bittern,ardeidae,ciconiiformes,ixobrychus minutus,little bittern,pelecaniformes,tarabusino Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Little Bittern - Ixobrychus minutus

The Little Bittern (Ixobrychus minutus) is a wading bird in the heron family Ardeidae, native to the Old World, breeding in Africa, central and southern Europe, western and southern Asia, and Madagascar. Birds from temperate regions in Europe and western Asia are migratory, wintering in Africa and further south in Asia, while those nesting in the tropics are sedentary. It is rare north of its breeding range.

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The Little Bittern is a wading bird in the heron family Ardeidae, native to the Old World, breeding in Africa, central and southern Europe, western and southern Asia, and Madagascar. Birds from temperate regions in Europe and western Asia are migratory, wintering in Africa and further south in Asia, while those nesting in the tropics are sedentary. It is rare north of its breeding range.

Similar species: Pelicans, Herons, Ibises
Species identified by Massimiliano Maxfear Sticca
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By Massimiliano Maxfear Sticca

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Uploaded Dec 28, 2014. Captured Aug 7, 2013 15:16 in Strada Statale 20, 1, 12035 Racconigi CN, Italy.
  • NIKON D4
  • f/5.6
  • 10/10000s
  • ISO320
  • 700mm