Australasian bittern / Australische Rohrdommel (Botaurus poiciloptilus)

Wikipedia: Australasian bittern Source: WIKIPEDIA Hurepo.jpg

Observations

🔍 No documented observation

Description

Classification: Genus Brown bitterns (Botaurus); Family Herons (Ardeidae)
General: The Australasian bittern (Botaurus poiciloptilus), also known as the brown bittern or matuku hūrepo, is a large bird in the heron family Ardeidae. A secretive bird with a distinctive booming call, it is more often heard than seen. Australasian bitterns are endangered in both Australia and New Zealand. [more]