C IUCN · NE · Not Evaluated Pelecaniformes Ardeidae

Black-backed Bittern

Botaurus dubius

CIOC 2651

Black-backed Bittern

Botaurus dubius

Pelecaniformes · Ardeidae

Black-backed Bittern (Botaurus dubius).

ATK74

DEF46

2584 / 11068

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ATK 74

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 74).

DEF 46

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 46).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Australasia: patchily in South-central & North-central & Southeastern New Guinea and far Southwestern WA & Northeastern WA to Southern VIC (Southwestern & Northern & Eastern Australia) Habitat:

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Botaurus dubius

Which family does it belong to?

Herons, Bitterns (Ardeidae)

Where is it found?

Australasia: patchily in South-central & North-central & Southeastern New Guinea and far Southwestern WA & Northeastern WA to Southern VIC (Southwestern & Northern & Eastern Australia)