American Bittern     Botaurus lentiginosus

American Bittern Egg American Bittern

Order & Family Description Clutch Size Egg Size
Ciconiiformes
Ardeidae
Elliptical to short elliptical and slightly glossy. Colour is brown to deep olive. 2-5 eggs 49 x 37 mm

 

Breeding Status

Boreal Forest Confirmed Canadian Shield Possible
Rocky Mountain Probable Parkland Confirmed
Foothills Possible Grassland Confirmed


Natural Regions Map


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