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Definition of American bittern
1. Noun. A kind of bittern.
Generic synonyms: Bittern
Group relationships: Botaurus, Genus Botaurus
Definition of American bittern
1. Noun. A medium-sized bittern most commonly found in North America, scientific name ''Botaurus lentiginosus'', known for its resounding calls.Harris, M. 1999. "Botaurus lentiginosus" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed September 27, 2008 at ¹
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Lexicographical Neighbors of American Bittern
Literary usage of American bittern
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Birds of America by John James] [Audubon (1843)
"American bittern. ARDEA LENTIGINOSA, Swains. PLATE CCCLXV MALI AND FEMALE.
It never was my fortune to have a good opportunity of observing all the habits of ..."
2. The Review of Education (1902)
"315 Stellar's Jay. 316 Ruddy Duck. 317 Muskrat. 318 Medicinal Plant; Poppy.
319 Primrose. 320 Copper and Lead Ores. 321 American bittern. ..."
3. A History of British Birds by William Yarrell, Alfred Newton, Howard Saunders (1884)
"THE American bittern is an accidental visitor which has occurred more than twenty
times in the British Islands. The first instance on record is that of the ..."
4. Nests and Eggs of North American Birds by Oliver Davie (1889)
"American bittern. Hab. Temperate North America, south to Guatemala and the ...
The American bittern never associates with other species of Heron and is not ..."
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