American Bittern
(Botaurus lentiginosus)
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Bittern Information Length: 23 - 32" Habitat: Freshwater marshes, saltwater marshes, marshy shores of lakes; other large, shallow wetland areas with tall vegetation such as cattails and reeds. Sometimes nests in wet meadows, wet grassy fields, or drier fields near water. Diet: Small fish, frogs, crayfish, |
 Photo © Mike Danzenbaker |
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| salamanders, small snakes, insects; occasionally, small mammals such as voles. |  |
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