Botaurus stellaris (Great Bittern)

Great Bittern

Dutch: Roerdomp

Order: Ciconiiformes
Family: Ardeidae
Genus: Botaurus
Species: Botaurus stellaris




Male bird

Side, top and bottom view of skull. (Click on image to enlarge)

Length: 142 mm
Length cranium: 64 mm
Width (cranium): 31 mm
Height (cranium): 24 mm
Alternative names: Rohrdommel (German), Butor étoilé (French), Avetoro Común (Spanish)


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