american bittern

English - Turkish

Definition of american bittern in English Turkish dictionary

amerikan balaban kuşu

English - English

Definition of american bittern in English English dictionary

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 http: //animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Botaurus_lentiginosus.html

a kind of bittern

Related Terms

American bitterns

plural form of American bittern

Hyphenation

A·me·ri·can bit·tern

Synonyms

dunkadoo, indian billet, indian hen, mire-drum, stake-driver, thunder-pumper