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bittern    
n. 鹭鸶,盐卤

鹭鸶,盐卤

bittern
n 1: relatively small compact tawny-brown heron with nocturnal
habits and a booming cry; found in marshes

Bittern \Bit"tern\, n. [From {Bitter}, a.]
1. The brine which remains in salt works after the salt is
concreted, having a bitter taste from the chloride of
magnesium which it contains.
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2. A very bitter compound of quassia, cocculus Indicus, etc.,
used by fraudulent brewers in adulterating beer. --Cooley.
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Bittern \Bit"tern\, n. [OE. bitoure, betore, bitter, fr. F.
butor; of unknown origin.] (Zool.)
A wading bird of the genus {Botaurus}, allied to the herons,
of various species.
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Note: The common European bittern is {Botaurus stellaris}. It
makes, during the brooding season, a noise called by
Dryden bumping, and by Goldsmith booming. The American
bittern is {Botaurus lentiginosus}, and is also called
{stake-driver} and {meadow hen}. See {Stake-driver}.
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Note: The name is applied to other related birds, as the
{least bittern} ({Ardetta exilis}), and the {sun
bittern}.
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  • Bittern - Wikipedia
    Bittern Bitterns are birds belonging to the subfamily Botaurinae of the heron family Ardeidae Bitterns tend to be shorter-necked and more secretive than other members of the family
  • American Bittern Identification, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of . . .
    You'll need sharp eyes to catch sight of an American Bittern This streaky, brown and buff heron can materialize among the reeds, and disappear as quickly, especially when striking a concealment pose with neck stretched and bill pointed skyward
  • American Bittern | Audubon Field Guide
    It is seldom seen as it slips through the reeds, but the odd pumping or booming song of the American Bittern is often heard at dusk or at night, carries for long distances across the marsh
  • Bittern | Migratory Wading Bird of Europe Asia | Britannica
    Bittern, any of 12 species of solitary marsh birds of the subfamily Botaurinae, family Ardeidae (order Ciconiiformes), allied to the herons (subfamily Ardeinae) but with shorter neck and stouter body
  • American Bittern (AMBI) | Land Trust Bird Conservation Initiative
    There have been dramatic declines in the Northeast and Midwest of the U S , which is attributed to habitat loss More than half of the U S ’s original wetlands have been destroyed, and inland freshwater wetlands, which are primary nesting sites for American Bittern, are among the most threatened
  • Yellow Bittern - Birding Depot
    Description The Yellow Bittern is a masterclass in convergent evolution To the observer familiar with the North American Least Bittern (Botaurus exilis), the Yellow Bittern appears instantly recognizable in structure and demeanor, yet distinct in palette
  • American Bittern - ID, Facts, Diet, Habit More | Birdzilla
    Why is a bittern called a bittern? American Bitterns got their name from the generic name Botaurus James Francis Stephens, an English naturalist, gave them this name It’s derived from the Medieval Latin butaurus, which means “bittern ”
  • American Bittern - eBird
    Note striped neck, plain unspotted wings, and even more secretive behavior of bittern Most active around dawn and dusk, when it might be seen flying low over extensive marshes
  • Bittern - The Wildlife Trusts
    A rare and shy heron, the bittern spends almost all its time hidden away in large reedbeds, where it feeds on eels and other fish It has wonderfully camouflaged plumage, helping it to blend into the reeds
  • American Bittern | The Animal Facts | Appearance, Diet, Habitat, Behavior
    Meet the American bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus) including their appearance, diet, habitat, range, lifespan, breeding and behavior





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