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Cinnamon Bittern or Chestnut Bittern (Ixobrychus cinnamomeus)
zykoay

Cinnamon Bittern or Chestnut Bittern (Ixobrychus cinnamomeus) (Ixobrychus cinnamomeus)

Legnth : 38-40cm
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Habitat
Grassy Areas, Paddyfields, Freshwater Swamps and Reed Marshes, often near Human Habitations
Location
Seberang Perak Paddyfield, Perak State, Malaysia
Date taken
5th April 2013
Scientific name
Ixobrychus cinnamomeus
Equipment used
Canon EOS 5D Mark III + Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS USM Lens
Hans&Judy Beste
Fantastic photo of this most attractive Bittern;one of our favourites in S.E.Asia.Thanks for posting a photo of such high quality.
 
zykoay
thanks, normally this is a shy & skittish water bird, but that day was very lucky coz this fella ignore my appearance, therefore i can shoot it without rush :)
 
drkishore
Are you lucky and do I envy you for posting this shot!!! Superb capture of this uncommon and secretive bittern!!!! Congrats!!!
 

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