Botaurus lentiginosus
Fresh marshes. Freezes with its bill up. A streaked brown heron.
What does a american bittern look like?
A streaked brown heron.
What sign does it leave?
A heron print deep in a marsh.
Droppings
Not usually found. Do not handle droppings.
Where you find it
Fresh marshes. Freezes with its bill up.
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Often confused with a green heron. All animal identification pages.