Bittern - Wikipedia
Bitterns are birds belonging to the subfamily Botaurinae of the heron family Ardeidae. Bitterns tend to be shorter-necked and more secretive than other members of the family.
Eurasian bittern - Wikipedia
The Eurasian bittern or great bittern (Botaurus stellaris) is a wading bird in the bittern subfamily (Botaurinae) of the heron family Ardeidae. There are two subspecies, the northern race (B. s. stellaris) breeding in parts of Europe and across the Palearctic, as well as on the northern coast of Africa, while the southern race (B. s. capensis ...
Eurasian Bittern - eBird
Stocky, brown heron found in extensive reedbeds; typically very secretive. Seen mainly as single birds in flight, especially early and late in the day. Stealthy and easily overlooked; cryptic plumage blends well with reeds. Note tawny-brown face and neck, blackish cap, streaked upperparts.
Eurasian Bittern - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on ... - Animalia
The Eurasian bittern or great bittern (Botaurus stellaris) is a wading bird found in parts of Europe, across the Palearctic, and in Africa. It is a secretive bird, seldom seen in the open as it prefers to skulk in reed beds and thick vegetation near water bodies.
Bittern | Migratory Wading Bird of Europe & Asia | Britannica
Bittern, any of 12 species of solitary marsh birds of the subfamily Botaurinae, family Ardeidae (order Ciconiiformes), allied to the herons (subfamily Ardeinae) but with shorter neck and stouter body. Most bitterns bear a camouflage pattern—streaks of variegated brown and buff—which enables them to.
American Bittern Life History - All About Birds
American Bitterns are solitary foragers, standing motionless or walking slowly with outspread toes in search of food. They hunt during the day and especially at dawn and dusk. Possibly the most famous aspect of bittern behavior is the stance it assumes when it perceives a threat.
American Bittern Identification - All About Birds
American Bitterns are medium-sized herons with thick, compact bodies. They have shorter legs and thicker necks than typical herons and a slightly hunched posture. The daggerlike bill is long, straight, and sharply pointed. The wings are broad but the wingtips are somewhat pointed.
American Bittern | Audubon Field Guide
At a Glance. Extensive freshwater marshes are the favored haunts of this large, stout, solitary heron. It is seldom seen as it slips through the reeds, but its odd pumping or booming song, often heard at dusk or at night, carries for long distances across the marsh.
Eurasian Bittern Bird Facts (Botaurus stellaris) | Birdfact
The Bittern is a stocky, medium-sized heron with cryptic plumage. Its mottled brown feathers, streaked with black, create an intricate pattern that perfectly mimics the play of light and shadow in reedbeds. The bird's stout neck, crown, and distinctive black moustachial stripes contribute to its unique appearance.
Bittern | BTO - British Trust for Ornithology
Lifecycle and body size information about Bittern, including statistics on nesting, eggs and lifespan based on BTO ringing and nest recording data.