The cinnamon bittern (Ixobrychus cinnamomeus) is a medium-sized wading bird in the heron family, Ardeidae. It is a resident breeder in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia. The cinnamon bittern is a stocky bird with a short neck and long legs. It has a cinnamon-brown body with a white belly and a black crown. The cinnamon bittern is a shy and secretive bird that is usually found in dense vegetation near water. It feeds on fish, frogs, and other small animals.
The cinnamon bittern is an important part of the ecosystem in which it lives. It helps to control the population of small animals and it is a food source for larger animals. The cinnamon bittern is also a beautiful bird that is enjoyed by birdwatchers around the world.