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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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  • American Bittern Identification - All About Birds
    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
  • Bittern - Wikipedia
    Bitterns tend to be shorter-necked and more secretive than other members of the family They were called hæferblæte and various iterations of raredumla in Old English; the word "bittern" came to English from Old French butor, itself from Gallo-Roman butitaurus, a compound of Latin būtiō (buzzard) and taurus (bull) [1]
  • American Bittern | Audubon Field Guide
    Audubon’s scientists have used 140 million bird observations and sophisticated climate models to project how climate change will affect the range of the American Bittern Learn even more in our Audubon’s Survival By Degrees project
  • American Bittern - ID, Facts, Diet, Habit More | Birdzilla
    The American Bittern is a medium-sized heron American Bitterns have compact, thick bodies, thicker necks than most herons, a slightly hunched posture, and shorter legs than most herons You’ll need to keep your eyes peeled to spot an American Bittern These streaky, buff and brown herons blend into the reeds exceptionally well
  • American Bittern - eBird
    Stocky, brown heron found in marshes and bogs Usually secretive and difficult to see, but occasionally found in the open Most similar to juvenile night-herons 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
  • American Bittern - U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
    The American Bittern is a medium-sized heron of approximately 60-85cm in length Adult plumage is brown with heavy white streaks A distinguishing feature of this bird is a black streak that extends from the eye down the side of its neck
  • 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 It can also stand motionless for long periods to avoid detection
  • Bittern | BTO - British Trust for Ornithology
    Information about Bittern movements and migration based on online bird portals (e g BirdTrack), Ringing schemes and tracking studies
  • American bittern - Wikipedia
    The American bittern is a large, chunky, brown bird, very similar to the Eurasian bittern (Botaurus stellaris), though slightly smaller, and the plumage is speckled rather than being barred It is 58–85 cm (23–33 in) in length, with a 92–115 cm (36–45 in) wingspan and a body mass of 370–1,072 g (0 816–2 363 lb)
  • American Bittern - BirdWeb
    A solitary species, the American Bittern is more often heard than seen It is a stout heron, with mottled buff-brown plumage Its neck can be held in to appear short and sturdy, or extended to look long and slender Its upperparts are solid brown, with darker outer wings





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