Bittern
noun
A type of wetland bird that lives mostly hidden among reeds.
I was fortunate enough to spot a bittern during our trip to the swamp.
Often appears as...
- spot a bittern
- bittern in the wild
noun
A type of wetland bird that lives mostly hidden among reeds.
I was fortunate enough to spot a bittern during our trip to the swamp.
Often appears as...
- spot a bittern
- bittern in the wild
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Habitat Specific
Used to refer to birds in marshy or reedy wetlands, not just any bird.
The nature reserve is an excellent place to see a bittern in its natural habitat.
Pro Tip 2/3Elusive Bird
Implies the bird is often difficult to see or find due to its secretive behavior.
Despite searching all day, the bittern remained elusive.
Pro Tip 3/3Mistaken Identity
Avoid confusing 'bittern' with more common birds; it's a specific type of heron.
At first glance, I mistook the crane for a bitern, but then I noticed the difference.
Pro Tip 1/3Habitat Specific
Used to refer to birds in marshy or reedy wetlands, not just any bird.
The nature reserve is an excellent place to see a bittern in its natural habitat.
Pro Tip 2/3Elusive Bird
Implies the bird is often difficult to see or find due to its secretive behavior.
Despite searching all day, the bittern remained elusive.
Pro Tip 3/3Mistaken Identity
Avoid confusing 'bittern' with more common birds; it's a specific type of heron.
At first glance, I mistook the crane for a bitern, but then I noticed the difference.
Pro Tip 1/3Habitat Specific
Used to refer to birds in marshy or reedy wetlands, not just any bird.
The nature reserve is an excellent place to see a bittern in its natural habitat.
Pro Tip 2/3Elusive Bird
Implies the bird is often difficult to see or find due to its secretive behavior.
Despite searching all day, the bittern remained elusive.
Pro Tip 3/3Mistaken Identity
Avoid confusing 'bittern' with more common birds; it's a specific type of heron.
At first glance, I mistook the crane for a bitern, but then I noticed the difference.
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