Australasian bittern - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia
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The Australasian bittern (Botaurus poiciloptilus), also known as the brown bittern or matuku hrepo, 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 Zealan
Sep 15, 2008
Australasian Bittern Habitat
21 reactions · 12 shares | Introducing our pick for Bird of Year 2024… The Matuku-hūrepo, Australasian Bittern. #BackTheBittern  Photos used were captured by Glenda Rees and Gavin Klee. | Greater Wellington | Facebook
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21 reactions · 12 shares | Introducing our pick for Bird of Year 2024… The Matuku-hūrepo, Australasian Bittern. #BackTheBittern  Photos used were captured by Glenda Rees and Gavin Klee. | Greater Wellington | Facebook
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Bittern | The Wildlife Trusts
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With less than 1,000 left in New Zealand, seeing an endangered Australasian Bittern in the wild like this is hugely special. So good ❤️ | Deon Swiggs
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With less than 1,000 left in New Zealand, seeing an endangered Australasian Bittern in the wild like this is hugely special. So good ❤️ | Deon Swiggs
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🐦💥 Big news: Australia now has a dedicated national team to save the Australasian Bittern! The National Australasian Bittern Recovery Team has officially formed – 12 experts united to protect one of our most endangered and hard-to-find wetland birds. Known for its eerie “Bunyip” boom and incredible camouflage, the Australasian Bittern is declining due to the degradation and alteration of its wetland habitat. This new team, supported by funding through the Australian Government’s Saving Native
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Don’t let the elusive, weird and wacky Australasian Bittern get voted out in round one of Bird of the Year! 🐦 This Endangered bird is fascinating – almost mythical – with a unique booming call! 🌾 Did you know? When alarmed, these birds freeze with their necks stretched high and bills pointing to the sky. Sometimes they even sway in the breeze, blending perfectly with the reeds around them. Team Bittern? Shen some loce: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/ng-interactive/2025/oct/06/australi
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