The black bittern (Botaurus flavicollis) is a bittern of Old World origin, breeding in tropical Asia from Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka east to China, Indonesia, and Australia. It is mainly resident, but some northern birds migrate short distances. This species was formerly placed in the genus Ixobrychus.
From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Black Bittern being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Botaurus sturmii
- Botaurus eurhythmus
- Butorides striata
- Botaurus cinnamomeus
- Ardeola rufiventris
- Butorides atricapilla
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Pelecaniformes
- Family
- Ardeidae
- Genus
- Botaurus
- Species
- Botaurus flavicollis
Found one? Take a photo and B.inomen will suggest what it is, free.
Check your photo