Little Bittern
About the Little Bittern
Also known as: Black-backed Least Bittern, Common Little Bittern
True to its name, the Little Bittern is a very small species of bittern. There are 15 species of bittern and perhaps only the Dwarf Bittern is smaller than the Little.
Little Bitterns are widespread, found across parts of Europe, Africa, and western Asia. Northern breeders migrate to southern climes during the winter, while those that breed across Africa remain residents year-round.
Little Bitterns are found in reedy areas; they use reeds for nesting and hunt for prey like fish, insects, and amphibians, from reed perches.
Details & Statistics
Added to Birdorable
Hatched November 24, 2014
Scientific Name
Ixobrychus minutus
Bird Family
Measurements
Length:
9.8 to 14.2 inches
(24.9 to 36.1 cm)
Wingspan:
16 to 23 inches
(40.6 to 58.4 cm)
Weight:
2.1 to 5.3 ounces
(59.5 to 150.3 grams)
Range
International Names
Chinese
小苇鳽
Czech
bukáček malý
Danish
Dværghejre
Dutch
Woudaap
Finnish
pikkuhaikara
French
Blongios nain
German
Zwergdommel
Italian
Tarabusino comune
Japanese
ヒメヨシゴイ [koyoshigoi]
Norwegian
Dvergrørdrum
Polish
bączek
Russian
Волчок
Spanish
Mirasol Pequeño
Swedish
Dvärgrördrom