Birds Identified: American Bittern

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American Bittern has these characteristics:

• Walking, wading, running
  
• Larger than robin
  
• Neck long
  
• Bill long, as long or longer than head
  
• Mostly brownish, or with many brown streaks or spots
  
• Rust color present
  
• Streaks (long spots)
  
• Head stripes or bands
  
• North summer (June through August)
  
• South winter (November through February)
  
• Marsh habitat
  
• On ground (walking, wading, running, hopping, or resting on ground)
  
• Rasping harsh calls
  
• Soft, low calls
  

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