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American Bittern -
(Botaurus lentiginosus)  Audio
Identification
- Large,well-camouflaged marsh dweller
- Brown above, black neck stripe,large bill
- Lighter below with brown streaking
- Darker outer wing feathers are
noticeable in flight - 28" (71 cm.)
Habitat
Additional Information
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Common migrant, uncommon summer
resident - Wisconsin species of special concern
- Heard more often than seen; makes
pumping sound: unk-a-lunk - When hiding, perches with beak pointed up
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