American Bittern at Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Ridgefield, Washington, USA.

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American Bittern at Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Ridgefield, Washington, USA. American Bitterns are uncommon and local in marshes, where it hides among grasses and reeds, its cryptic plumage blending in with the vegetation.

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Location: Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Ridgefield, Washington, USA
Photo credit: © Janet Horton / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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