RarityUncommon
Height60 cm
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Field Guide
Black Bittern
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The Black Bittern *(Botaurus flavicollis)* is a secretive wetland heron found across northern, eastern, and parts of south-western Australia. This elusive bird is known for its dark plumage and preference for densely vegetated streams, permanent wetlands, and mangrove systems. It is most often encountered at dawn and dusk, when its deep, booming calls echo through the waterways.
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Black Bittern has been recorded.
- Centennial ParkKey spot🔥 ActiveNew South Wales · 37 species · 64 sightings · seen 13 days ago
- Narawang Wetlands (Sydney Olympic Park)Key spot🔥 ActiveNew South Wales · 6 species · seen 21 days ago
- Sandy Camp Road Wetlands ReserveKey spot🔥 ActiveQueensland · 72 species · 316 sightings · seen 25 days ago
- Arkarra LagoonsKey spotQueensland · 1 species · seen 32 days ago
- Barramundi Fish FarmsKey spotQueensland
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