Because they are so secretive, not much is known about the species. The American bittern has a large breeding range covering the northern half of the United States. They winter in the southern ...

The call of the American bittern is so unusual that it has inspired many fun vernacular names. Among these are bog-bull, thunder-pumper, stake-driver and water-belcher.

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The arrival of a rare American Bittern to Britain has sparked a ‘mega-twitch’ with thousands of birdwatchers descending on the Suffolk broads to catch a glimpse of the elusive visitor.

An American star with stripes has lured hundreds of birdwatchers to an East Anglian nature reserve - and has provided a £1million appeal to extend the site with a welcome bittern bonus. Twitchers ...