Eurasian Bittern
- Persian name bootimar
- English name Eurasian Bittern
- Scientific name Botaurusstellaris
- Family Ardeidae
- Morphology Body length:75 cm. Its neck is thick and relatively long, it deeps its neck and fluffs its plumage, when perching. Itscrown is dark brown. The hind neck and back are golden-brown, consisting of black and buff mottling and barring.
- Ethology The bird has a secretive nature, keeping largely hidden in the reedbeds. It is shyer than heron.