The American Bittern can be found in our region, but they are rare and very elusive. You may catch them this time of year heading south for the fall.
Range: North America
Habitat: Wetlands with tall vegetation
Food: Fish, insects, small mammals, crustaceans
In our region: March - November
Fun fact: Camouflage by freezing with its beak pointed in the air to resemble a reed
Listen for the Birdsong Break weekends on WSHU.
Audio comes from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
