A photo of a Least Bittern (Ixobrychus exilis), male
Least Bittern, Male

Least Bittern

Ixobrychus exilis

The least bittern (Ixobrychus exilis) is a small heron, the smallest member of the family Ardeidae found in the Americas. The bird's underparts and throat are white with light brown streaks. Its face and the sides of the neck are light brown; it has yellow eyes and a yellow bill. The adult male is glossy greenish-black on the back and crown; the adult female is glossy brown on these parts. They show light brown parts on the wings in flight. These birds make cooing and clucking sounds, usually in early morning or near dusk.
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Sightings

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Alex Wight
Wednesday 15 Feb 2023 - 1:20pm
Mexico
A map showing the sighting location
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Luis Humberto Montemayor
Saturday 04 Feb 2023 - 7:22am
Mexico
A map showing the sighting location
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Luis Humberto Montemayor
Friday 30 Dec 2022 - 11:22am
Mexico
A map showing the sighting location
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Luis Humberto Montemayor
Thursday 29 Dec 2022 - 7:10am
Mexico
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