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American Bittern

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Herons, Egrets & Bitterns

Ardeidae

Botaurus

lentiginosus

342

Least concern

70cm

Aviator Americano/Norteño

Striking neck pattern, including well-defined black stripe on side of neck, and rather uniform colouring of mantle and wing coverts.

Ultra low mechanical uhp-swádorwit.

Dense marshy vegetation.

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