American Bittern
American Bittern
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A medium-sized, highly camouflaged bittern found across North America, known for its streaky brown plumage and its distinctive, gulping 'oong-ka-choonk' call.
Where to spot
Dense freshwater marshes, reedbeds, and wet meadows across North America.
How to spot
Listen for its unusual booming call. Look for its streaky brown plumage as it stands motionless, often with its neck stretched, blending into dense marsh vegetation.
When to spot
Migratory, so best observed during spring (April-May) and autumn (September-October) migration, or during the breeding season (May-July) when males call.
Where to spot
Dense freshwater marshes, reedbeds, and wet meadows across North America.
How to spot
Listen for its unusual booming call. Look for its streaky brown plumage as it stands motionless, often with its neck stretched, blending into dense marsh vegetation.
When to spot
Migratory, so best observed during spring (April-May) and autumn (September-October) migration, or during the breeding season (May-July) when males call.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
When threatened or trying to blend in, the American Bittern will point its bill straight up, swaying gently to mimic the reeds around it.
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