The Dwarf Bittern is widely dispersed throughout East Africa but seldom seen. They follow the rains and are very shy hiding in dense vegetation

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The Dwarf Bittern is widely dispersed throughout East Africa but seldom seen. They follow the rains and are very shy hiding in dense vegetation where they are often overlooked.

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

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