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American bittern and snake

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July 16, 2007
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Photograph of an American bittern with a snake in its beak.

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The American bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus) is a migratory member of the heron family. It is typically found in bogs, marshes, and wet meadows, and it feeds on insects, frogs, fish, and reptiles. The bittern in this photograph has just caught a snake.