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Blending into place

Become the reed.

Animals grouped here express a similar quality through their behavior in nature. Each species still has its own principle, lesson, meaning, and field-guide page.

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Eurasian Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) thumbnail image on AnimalDex

Eurasian Bittern

Species principle: Reed Disguise

Become the reed.

The best hiding is becoming the shape the place already expects.

Eurasian Bitterns have striped plumage and a vertical freeze posture that helps them blend into reedbeds. Their booming calls also carry through marsh habitat.

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