American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
ORDER: PELECANIFORMES
FAMILY: ARDEIDAE
IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern
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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.