Black Bittern (Ixobrychus flavicollis)

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Subject:	Black Bittern (Ixobrychus flavicollis)
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Black Bittern (Ixobrychus flavicollis)

Bird Ecology Study Group » Black Bittern the hunter

Once the bird successfully caught a fish, it quickly retreated under cover of the vegetation to enjoy its meal. In the case of a biggish fish, it adjusted it so that the head was swallowed first. This is to ensure that the spines of the fins would not damage the throat. Within a minute or two the fish was completely swallowed (below).

Black Bittern (Ixobrychus flavicollis)

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