Bittern, Australasian

Description
General plumage brown, mottled with golden buff on surface. Lower surface light brown. Head and nape brown with pale spots. Thin brown bars on side of neck and thighs. Long solid legs for swampland habitat. Longish slightly curved beak. Mounted on a piece of dark stained board in an upright position with feet together and looking forward. In fair condition most of the toes are broken or have the tips missing.
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Credit line
Nationally endangered bird native to New Zealand.
Accession number
A96.507
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