Eurasian Bittern

Bitterns are thickset herons with bright, pale, buffy-brown plumage covered with dark streaks and bars, similar in appearance to the to the American Bittern, Botaurus lentiginosa. The Eurasian or Great Bittern is 69-81 cm in length, with a 100-130 cm wingspan, although their most distinctive feature is the males booming call in spring.

The Eurasian Bittern is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

* Eurasian Bittern or Great Bittern, Botaurus stellaris * South American Bittern, Botaurus pinnatus * Australasian Bittern, Botaurus poiciloptilus * Botaurus hibbardi (fossil) The genus Zebrilus includes only one species: * Zigzag Heron (or properly Zigzag Bittern), Zebrilus undulatus Notes - 1. ^ Joseph P. Pickett et al., ed (2000). "Bittern". More

The Eurasian Bittern or Great Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) is a wading bird of the heron family Ardeidae. Bitterns are thickset herons with bright, pale, buffy-brown plumage covered with dark streaks and bars, similar in appearance to the to the American Bittern, Botaurus lentiginosa. The Eurasian or Great Bittern is 69-81 cm (24"-34") in length, with a 100-130 cm wingspan, although their most distinctive feature is the males booming call in spring. More

* Eurasian Bittern, Botaurus stellaris * Australasian Bittern, Botaurus poiciloptilus * American Bittern, Botaurus lentiginosus * Pinnated Bittern, Botaurus pinnatus * Stripe-backed Bittern, Ixobrychus involucris * Least Bittern, Ixobrychus exilis * Little Bittern, Ixobrychus minutus * New Zealand Bittern, Ixobrychus novaezelandiae * Yellow Bittern, Ixobrychus sinensis * Von Schrenck's Bittern, Ixobrychus More

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* Eurasian Bittern close-up of head. Leighton Moss, Lancashire, England, UK Wagtail 20 August 2008 1 year ago 4 * Eurasion Bittern sky-pointing in the open. More

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The Eurasian bittern was formerly widespread and abundant, but suffered significant population changes. In Europe, it declined steadily since as early as the nineteenth century, being extirpated from England in 1868. It began a comeback through Europe in early 1900s, increased into the 1960s and then began a second decline, in some cases very rapidly. It is now regionally Vulnerable in Europe. The southern African population is even more at risk, given its rapid decline over the past several decades. More

Eurasian Bittern Sitting on its Nest with Chicks Eurasian Bittern Sitting on its Nest with Chicks details Eurasian Bittern Sit... Photographic Print(12 sizes available) $39.99 - $399.99 Usually ships in 1-2 daysSee It FramedAdd to Cart Add to GalleryAdd to wishlist American Bittern Blends in with the Shoreline Grass American Bittern Blends in with the Shoreline Grass details American Bittern Ble... Photographic Print(12 sizes available) $39.99 - $399. More

Distribution of Eurasian bittern in southern Africa, based on statistical smoothing of the records from first SA Bird Atlas Project (© Animal Demography unit, University of Cape Town; smoothing by Birgit Erni and Francesca Little). Colours range from dark blue (most common) through to yellow (least common). See here for the latest distribution from the SABAP2. More

Eurasian Bittern widespread breeds on lakes and reservoirs of Kazakhstan plains. On migration it also observed on plains; very rare visits mountain lakes (Markakol lake) and foothills of Western Tien Shan (14 October 1978). In small numbers Eurasian Bittern winters to the south of Baygakum, Turkestan and Shymkent. More

Aspects of the topic Eurasian bittern are discussed in the following places at Britannica. Assorted References * description (in bittern (bird)) ...duties; assembling a crude mass of vegetation near water level, she lays four to six brownish eggs. The largest member of the genus is the Eurasian bittern (B. More

The Eurasian Bittern is a partial migrant in Britain where it has suffered considerable decline in numbers in the last 200 years due to extensive habitat destruction. It is believed to be polygynous with males having more than one mate. Males defend territories with their loud booming calls which can be heard by humans up to 5 miles away. More

Eurasian Bittern is proposed as a rational explanation behind the mythical creature drekavac in short story Brave Mita and drekavac from the pond by Branko Ćopić. If a bittern senses that it has been seen, it becomes motionless, with its bill pointed upward, causing it to blend into the reeds. It is most active at dawn and dusk. Found in Shorebirds Volume II: Herons and Bitterns Retrieved from "http://www.empken.com/wiki/index. More

Eurasian Bittern - Botaurus stellaris Butor étoilé = Butor étoilé Oiseaux des rivières et des étangs Gallery : © Rein Hofman Site web : Birdfocus Order : Pélécaniformes Family : Ardeidae Species : Eurasian Bittern Reference: reho22662 Other pictures Date taken : 2006 Feb Geographic data Country : Netherlands (nl) Region : Provincie Friesland More

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Eurasian Bittern for Bayram = Eurasian Bittern for Bayram Photo Information Copyright: Razvan Zinica (zetu) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer (10838) Genre: Animals Medium: Color Date Taken: 2010-03-15 Categories: Birds Camera: Canon 40d, Canon EF 100-400 mm F4.5-5.6L IS USM Exposure: f/6. More

The Eurasian Bittern or Great Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) is a wading bird of the heron family Ardeidae. It is a large, chunky, brown bird, very similar to the American Bittern, Botaurus lentiginosa. It is 69-81 cm (24"-34") in length, with a 100-130 cm wingspan. It is declining in much of its temperate European and Asian range. It is resident in the milder west and south, but migrates south from areas where the water freezes in winter. More

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Eurasian Bittern's threat display - extended version = redshouldervids 43 vidéos S'abonnerModifier l'abonnement Chargement… 1541 vues 1541 vues redshouldervids — 17 août 2007 — A warts and all version (hide noises, tripod kicking etc) showing additional behaviour before and after the disp... redshouldervids — 17 août 2007 — A warts and all version (hide noises, tripod kicking etc) showing additional behaviour before and after the display. More

Bittern, Eurasian Bittern, Great Bittern Common Names in French: Butor Ètoilé, Grand Butor Common Names in German: Rohrdommel Common Names in Hebrew: אנפה מסורטטת Common Names in Italian: Tarabuso Common Names in Japanese: サンカノゴイ Common Names in Russian: Большая выпь, Выпь большая, Vyp Common Names in Spanish: Avetoro More