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Stripe-backed Bittern

Ixobrychus involucris

Description:

The Stripe-backed Bittern is a small heron found in large parts of South America. This one was the first I spotted this summer here in Laguna del Diario, Maldonado, Uruguay.

Habitat:

Its natural habitat is swamps.

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2 Comments

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 10 years ago

Cool series!

gatorfellows
gatorfellows 10 years ago

wonderful find and series :)

remco.douma
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remco.douma

Punta Ballena, Maldonado, Uruguay

Spotted on Dec 27, 2013
Submitted on Dec 31, 2013

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