Voices: American Bittern

Experience the song of an American Bittern emanating from a cattail marsh in spring, as narrated by the Cornell Lab's Laura Erickson. Learn more about American Bitterns at All About Birds: http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Bittern/id

Audio recordings by Steve Pantle. Photographs by Gerrit Vyn and Marie Read. To explore more audio recordings visit the Macaulay Library: http://macaulaylibrary.org/index.do

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[smilingFMAkitty]

it sounds like a leaking faucet.

[bernlin2000]

What an amazing creature...

[squizz222]

@primeorganist88 It's just a name; don't put so much stock in it. The fact of the matter is, the American Bittern's range does extend to Canada, as well, where they migrate to breed.

[MrGonzo247]

I've heard that a hundred times but never knew what it was until now.

[Happyappy5800]

@primeorganist88 their all called the same thing

[primeorganist88]

@Happyappy5800 these are AMERICAN bitterns. AMERICAN.

[creosotegirl]

It's so great that there are people out there who can appreciate animals so much.

[Happyappy5800]

i live in canada... and the bitterns that i here when im out for a bike ride dont sound like that... its lower

[Cheyenne17124]

And the prize for bird with the strangest call goes to...

[PiperandNatty]

Laura Erickson is my 2nd COUSIN!!!

[blunklaura]

beautiful...