Botaurus lentiginosus

Definitions of Botaurus lentiginosus
  1. noun
    a kind of bittern
    synonyms: American bittern, stake driver
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    type of:
    bittern
    relatively small compact tawny-brown heron with nocturnal habits and a booming cry; found in marshes
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