Cinnamon Bittern

Ixobrychus Cinnamomeus

Order:

Pelecaniformes

Family:

Ardeidae

Size:

38 to 41 cm

Weight:

140-150 grams

Taxonomy:

1789 by Johann Friedrich Gmelin

Short Description:

The Cinnamon Bittern (Ixobrychus cinnamomeus) in Pakistan is a small bittern with a height reaching 41 cm and a length of 38 cm. This bird has a general body color of red-brownish orange, with adult males displaying a chestnut brown upper body and dark orange cinnamon lower body with a black line in the middle and a whitish color on the side of the neck. Females have a darker coloration with striped upper bodies and mottled lower bodies. The Cinnamon Bittern is known for its skulking lifestyle in reed bed habitats, emerging at dusk to feed on insects, fish, and amphibians. It nests on platforms of reeds in shrubs, laying four to six eggs. This species can be challenging to spot due to its secretive nature and reed bed habitat, but it can be observed creeping almost cat-like in search of prey during the evening hours.

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The Cinnamon Bittern (Ixobrychus cinnamomeus) is distributed in Pakistan as part of its range in the Oriental Region and the Palearctic. This bird species is found in various locations from Pakistan.

the Cinnamon Bittern inhabits wetlands, marshes, and reed beds where it can blend into its surroundings using its unique plumage. This bird relies on stealth to locate and catch its prey, primarily feeding on small fish, insects, and amphibians. The distribution of the Cinnamon Bittern in Pakistan highlights its presence in diverse habitats within the country’s natural landscape.

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