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Eurasian bittern

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Also known as: Botaurus stellaris

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…of the genus is the Eurasian bittern (B. stellaris), to 75 cm (30 inches), ranging from the British Isles to southeastern Asia and occurring also in South Africa. The American bittern (B. lentiginosus), known locally as “stake driver” or “thunder pumper,” is slightly smaller. Other forms are the Australian bittern…
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