Seldom seen because of their secretive habits, the Dwarf Bittern is probably more widespread in suitable habitats than previously thought.

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Seldom seen because of their secretive habits, the Dwarf Bittern is probably more widespread in suitable habitats than previously thought. They tend to hide in wetland vegetation.

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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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