Bittern

Pro Tip 1/3

Habitat 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 2/3

Elusive 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 3/3

Mistaken 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.