Cinnamon Bittern (juvenile)

Ixobrychus cinnamomeus

The identification is a little doubtful. This reclusive bittern was well-camouflaged among the reeds, and I was only able to see some cinnamon spotting.

Photographed at: Chilika Lake, Odisha on 2019-12-27

Album: Odisha - 2019

Family: Ardeidae

Diet: Insects, Reptiles, Fish, Crustaceans