bittern in English

noun
1
a large marsh bird of the heron family, typically smaller than a heron, with brown streaked plumage. The larger kinds are noted for the deep booming call of the male in the breeding season.
At Laurel Hill, you can spot waders such as herons, egrets, bitterns and glossy ibis, and predators such as ospreys, hawks, falcons and owls, with even the occasional bald eagle.
2
a concentrated solution of various salts remaining after the crystallization of salt from seawater.
This is curdled by calcium sulphate, or by a traditional curdling agent called nigari in Japan; this is bittern , the lye left over after the crystallization of salt from sea water.

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1. 8 words related to Bittern: heron, American Bittern, Botaurus lentiginosus, stake driver, Botaurus stellaris, European Bittern, Ixobrychus exilis, least Bittern

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8. Bittern is a coordinate term of heron

9. 17 Bittern is located in Hilton Head Island

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11. A local Norfolk name for the Bittern is butterbump

12. What does Bitterns mean? Plural form of bittern

13. Bittern definition, any of several tawny brown herons that inhabit reedy marshes, as Botaurus lentiginosus(American Bittern ), of North America, and B

14. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bittern families in 1880.

15. The most Bittern families were found in Canada in 1911

16. In 1880 there were 2 Bittern families living in Wisconsin

17. You'll need sharp eyes to catch sight of an American Bittern

18. Another variety found in Palestine is the little bittern (Ixobrychus minutus).

19. You'll need sharp eyes to catch sight of an American Bittern

20. Of the Bittern, which is said to boom continually over the Friesland meres,

21. As nouns the difference between Bittern and heron is that Bittern is several bird species in the heron family ardeidae or Bittern can be the liquor remaining after halite (common salt) has been harvested from saline water (brine) while heron is a long-legged, long-necked wading bird of the family ardeidae.

22. By 2004, Bittern numbers had increased at 10 of the 13 project sites

23. The least Bittern continues to be absent from most parts of the state

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25. Bittern, common name for migratory marsh birds of the family Ardeidae (heron [1] family)

26. The Bittern family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920

27. Unfortunately, there is a lack of data about the status of the Least Bittern in Texas

28. The shy least Bittern often slips away by walking, climbing or even running through the reeds.

29. Bitterns – Shoebill Storks & Hamerkops The twelve species of Bittern in the subfamily Botaurinae complete the family Ardeidae

30. The Bittern is a thickset heron with all-over bright, pale, buffy-brown plumage covered with dark streaks and bars

31. Bittern definition is - any of various small or medium-sized, short-necked, usually secretive herons (especially genera Botaurus and Ixobrychus).

32. The second Bittern project, from 2002–2006, was developing a wider network of reedbeds suitable for breeding or wintering Bitterns.

33. Current Status: In Pennsylvania, the American Bittern is listed as state endangered and protected under the Game and Wildlife Code

34. Bittern numbers in New Zealand declined greatly following destruction of 90% of their wetland habitat to create farmland and towns

35. Bittern, very bitter-tasting solution that remains after evaporation and crystallization of sodium chloride (table salt) from brines and seawater

36. The male Bittern uses his booming call to attract a mate and it can be heard up to 2 kilometres away

37. ‘The Bittern, a brown heron, came close to dying out six years ago and conservationists feared there were only 11 ‘booming’ males left.’ ‘For every obvious crossbill, razorbill, greenfinch, woodpecker, warbler, treecreeper, swift or flycatcher there is a mysterious wigeon, garganey, gadwall, Bittern, siskin, pipit, shrike or twite.’

38. I will also make it a possession for the bittern, and pools of water: and I will sweep it with the Besom …

39. The Bittern is the most individual branch of the heron (ardeidae) family on account of being partially a bird of night.

40. Word Origin late Middle English bitore, from Old French butor, based on Latin butio ‘Bittern’ + taurus ‘bull’ (because of its call)

41. Interesting Facts: Although the least Bittern is not considered a strong flier, it does migrate to open water in the southern United States

42. Bittern definition: any wading bird of the genera Ixobrychus and Botaurus , related and similar to the herons Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples

43. The shy and retiring Bittern is a master of blending in and can be very difficult to spot in its reedbed home

44. What does Bittern mean? Any of several wading birds of the genera Botaurus and Ixobrychus, having mottled brownish plumage and, in most species,

45. When you're at the Bittern Sunday Market you feel like you're in the country although you're less than an hour from the centre of Melbourne

46. Friendly people, a relaxed atmosphere and lots of interesting stalls means the Bittern Sunday Market is a wonderful way to spend a lazy Sunday morning.

47. The Bittern announces its comeback from the brink of extinction every spring with a resounding boom that can be hear from up to 3 miles away

48. Rather than wading in the shallows like most herons, the Least Bittern climbs about in cattails and reeds, clinging to the stems with its long toes

49. Bittern, also built with a wooden-hull and non-magnetic features, was designed to locate mines and other underwater obstacles using hull-mounted and towed sonar gear

50. The American Bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus), often called "stake driver" because of a territorial male's booming call in the spring, is widely distributed in E North America [2].