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.