Botaurus (Noun)
Meaning
Bitterns.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The American bittern, also known as Botaurus lentiginosus, is a large heron-like bird species native to North America.
- Botaurus stellaris, or the Eurasian bittern, is a secretive and nocturnal bird species that inhabits wetlands across Europe and Asia.
- The Botaurus pinnatus, or pinnated bittern, is a large bittern species found in the wetlands of Central and South America.
- Botaurus lentiginosus is listed as a species of least concern, while the populations of other Botaurus species are declining due to habitat loss.
- Botaurus stellaris is characterized by its stocky build and mottled brown plumage that acts as excellent camouflage in the wetlands it inhabits.