Eurasian Bittern: Botaurus stellaris
Conservation Status: Critically Endangered; Southern African Range: North-east Namibia, northern Botswana, north-east South Africa; Area of Occupancy: 1,000 km2; Population Estimate: Unknown (estimated at fewer than 50 individuals); Population Trend: Assumed to be declining; Habitat: Dense reeds, grasses, ephemeral wetlands; Threats: Wetland degradation.
Birds to watch in Namibia: red, rare and endemic species
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