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American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
(Rackett, 1813)
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American Bittern - Botaurus lentiginosus (Rackett, 1813): https://www.marylandbiodiversity.com/view/981
Synonyms
AMBI
Threatened (MD)
S1B (Highly state rare breeder)
Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Pelecaniformes
Family Ardeidae
Genus Botaurus
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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
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Order Pelecaniformes
Family Ardeidae
Genus Botaurus
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