Cinnamon bittern
[Ixobrychus cinnamomeus]
The cinnamon bittern or chestnut bittern (Ixobrychus cinnamomeus) is a small Old World bittern, breeding in tropical and subtropical Asia from India east to China and Indonesia. It is mainly resident, but some northern birds migrate short distances.
Chestnut Bittern
- Prominent bill
- Long legs
- More or less Brown (all shades)
Size: Village Hen 46-76± cm.
Predominant Colours: chestnut, ochraceous
Associated Colours: ochraceous
Bill Length: 7 cm.
Bill Shape & Colour: dagger-like, black
Leg Colour: yellowish green