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noun
Relatively small compact tawny-brown heron with nocturnal habits and a booming cry; found in marshes.
is a specific kind of: heron.
is a broader term that covers: American bittern, Botaurus lentiginosus, stake driver | Botaurus stellaris, European bittern | Ixobrychus exilis, least bittern.
Dutch: roerdompPolish: bąk
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