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Eurasian Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) on a branch Eurasian Bittern sits on a branch in a hunting position, carefully watching the water for prey. Arnhem Zoo,Birds,Botaurus stellaris,Eurasian Bittern,Great Bittern,bittern Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Eurasian Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) on a branch

Eurasian Bittern sits on a branch in a hunting position, carefully watching the water for prey.

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  1. View Roeselien Raimond's profile
    Roeselien Raimond
    Snow Leopard
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    I love this typical bittern hunting pose, very well captured! Posted 14 years ago, modified 14 years ago
    1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
      Ferdy Christant
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      Thank you, Roeselien. I love their streamlined look too. Posted 14 years ago

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The Eurasian Bittern

The Eurasian Bittern or Great Bittern is a wading bird of the heron family Ardeidae. It is one of the species to which the ''Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds'' applies.

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Similar species: Pelicans, Herons, Ibises
Species identified by DragonC
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Jul 1, 2011. Captured Jul 1, 2011 09:00.
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  • DSLR-A100
  • f/5.6
  • 1/125s
  • ISO400
  • 250mm