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American bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus)

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American bittern chicks in nest

© Gerlach Nature Photography / Animals Animals
American bittern

© John Cancalosi / www.ardea.com
American bittern among reeds

© Jim Zipp / www.ardea.com
American bittern at water's edge

© Tom Vezo / naturepl.com
Camouflaged American bittern

© George Sanker / naturepl.com
American bittern standing amongst reeds

© Robin Chittenden / www.flpa-images.co.uk
American bittern camouflaged in reeds

© McDonald Wildlife Photog. / Animals Animals
American bittern

© Paul & Joyce Berquist / Animals Animals
Camouflaged American bittern

© Mary Ann McDonald / naturepl.com
American bittern looking over reeds

© Tony Hamblin / www.flpa-images.co.uk
American bittern portait

© Tom Vezo / naturepl.com
American bittern with prey

© François Gohier / www.ardea.com
American bittern with fish prey

© Tom Vezo / naturepl.com
American bittern vocalising to attract a mate

© Gerrit Vyn / naturepl.com
American bittern courtship display, showing white shoulder plumages

© Gerrit Vyn / naturepl.com

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