Least Bittern
Ixobrychus exilis
(Gmelin, JF, 1789)
Least Concern
British & Irish Rarity Status: Mega
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Least Bittern - New Jersey © Derek Moore
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Least Bittern - Britain © Tom Hines
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Least Bittern - Britain © Simon Colenutt
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Least Bittern - United States © Alexander Viduetsky
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Least Bittern - Michigan © Mark Easterbrook
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Least Bittern - Florida © Bill Webb
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