Botaurus lentiginosus ORDER: PELECANIFORMES FAMILY: ARDEIDAE
IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern
© Kelly Azar
A stocky and well-camouflaged heron of dense reed beds, the American Bittern is difficult to see. Its far-carrying booming call is distinctive, but the bittern itself likes to keep under cover.
A deep pumping "oong-ka-choonk."