C IUCN · NE · Not Evaluated Pelecaniformes Ardeidae

Black Bittern

Botaurus flavicollis

CIOC 2645

Black Bittern

Botaurus flavicollis

Pelecaniformes · Ardeidae

Black Bittern (Botaurus flavicollis).

ATK93

DEF58

2578 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length: 58 cm

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 93

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 93).

DEF 58

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 58).

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How to identify

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Similar species

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Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Oriental & Australasia: widespread Habitat:

3 · Subspecies & regional ranges

Botaurus flavicollis flavicollis
India to Indochina, Philippines and w, c Indonesia
Botaurus flavicollis australis
e Indonesia, New Guinea, Bismarck Arch. and Australia
Botaurus flavicollis woodfordi
Bougainville to Rennell (n to s Solomon Is., except Makira)

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