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Yellow Bittern (presumed), Bundula, Sri Lanka Well camouflaged it sits in the center of the frame. I am in doubt about the species, it can either be an Indian Pond Heron in non-breeding plumage, or a juvenile Yellow Bittern. Comparing both birds in my Sri Lanka birds book, the pattern on its back suggests it is the Yellow Bittern. Asia,Bundula,Ixobrychus sinensis,Sri Lanka,Yellow Bittern Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Yellow Bittern (presumed), Bundula, Sri Lanka

Well camouflaged it sits in the center of the frame. I am in doubt about the species, it can either be an Indian Pond Heron in non-breeding plumage, or a juvenile Yellow Bittern. Comparing both birds in my Sri Lanka birds book, the pattern on its back suggests it is the Yellow Bittern.

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The Yellow Bittern

The Yellow Bittern is a small bittern. It is of Old World origins, breeding in much of the Indian Subcontinent, east to Japan and Indonesia. It is mainly resident, but some northern birds migrate short distances.

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Similar species: Pelicans, Herons, Ibises
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded May 17, 2015. Captured Nov 15, 2014 07:06.
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  • NIKON D800
  • f/5.6
  • 1/1000s
  • ISO560
  • 400mm