The black bittern is a bittern of Old World origin, breeding in tropical Asia from Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, and Sri Lanka east to China, Indonesia, and Australia. It is mainly resident, but some northern birds migrate short distances.
This is a fairly large species at 58 cm in length, being by some margin the largest bittern in the ''Ixobrychus'' genus. Compared to related species, it has a longish neck and long yellow bill. The adult is uniformly black above, with yellow neck.. more
Similar species: Pelicans, Herons, Ibises
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Uploaded Jul 31, 2016. Captured May 13, 2015 06:22 in Soi Ton Pho, Tambon Hua Ro, Amphoe Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Chang Wat Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 13000, Thailand.
