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Yellow Bittern
The Yellow Bittern is a species of heron found mainly in marshy wetlands and mangrove forests in Asia. It has a slender build, about 38–46 cm long, with a wingspan of 55–65 cm. The head is yellowish orange, the back is dark brown with black stripes. The neck and chest are bright yellow. The belly is white with black barring. The bill and legs are blackish gray. The tail is short and dark brown.
The Yellow Bittern is a solitary, very shy bird, usually hiding in dense clumps of reeds. They feed at night, mainly on fish, frogs, shrimp and crabs. During the day they sleep among the reeds. They have the habit of freezing like a statue when threatened.
The call of the Yellow Bittern sounds like a repetitive \"cuc-cuc cuc-cuc\". They build nests of dried grass and leaves in low trees or dense vegetation near water. The breeding season is from March to August, laying 2-5 eggs. Both parents incubate the eggs and care for the young.
Currently, the Yellow Bittern is threatened due to destruction of its natural wetland habitat. It is classified as a near-threatened species.
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