Name: Bittern, Eurasian
Scientific name: Botaurus stellaris
Type: Bittern
Color: Brown,White
Habitat: Coast,Ocean,Water
Size: 75cm
Conservation status:
Rare Winter Visitor
Description:
More often heard than seen. Smaller than the Grey Heron, with stocky neck and entirely dark brown and golden buff streaked plumage which provides excellent camouflage. Juvenile Little Bittern is similar in plumage but is very much smaller. Juvenile Night Heron is smaller and shows white spots on wings. Juvenile Purple Heron lacks streaks on back and has a long thin neck.
