Eurasian Bittern

Botaurus stellaris

Least Concern

The Eurasian Bittern is a wetland bird of Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia. It feeds in shallow water, mud, reeds, or wet grassland on fish, frogs, crustaceans, insects, or other small animals, using patient stalking, probing, sweeping, or quick strikes depending on its bill shape.

Family

Ardeidae

Group

Herons, Ibis, and Allies

Range

Eurasian Bittern Range — Resident or seasonal range in Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia

Population

≈ 110K–340K

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