American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
ok. 72,5 cmDorosły ptak
total length
total length
wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaMeasurement: side
- Mass
- 370–500 gObie płcie — Cornell
American Bittern — size comparison
The American bittern inhabits dense North American wetlands. It patiently watches for small animals within reeds. Alarmed birds may freeze with upward bills. Fi
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wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaReference values · details in the profiles
Total lengthScale in cm
020406080
approx. 72.5 cm
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American Bittern — size comparison — facts and sources
The American bittern inhabits dense North American wetlands. It patiently watches for small animals within reeds. Alarmed birds may freeze with upward bills. Fish, amphibians, insects and small mammals are captured.
Rhythmic pumping courtship calls carry over vegetation. Females build platforms in dense wetland plants and independently incubate and feed chicks.