Class:
Aves
Family:
Ardeidae
Common Name:
Great Bittern
Genus:
Botaurus
Species Name:
stellaris
About The Great Bittern
Bitterns are large chunky birds. Nevertheless, they are difficult to see. They lead a very retired life and are well camouflaged. Their mating calls are much easier to identify, sounding like a fog-horn. Every male has a unique mating call.
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Trips Where Observed
Siberia
Member Lifelists
Asia
World
Sites Where Observed
