American Bittern

Botaurus lentiginosus

Its scientific name, Botaurus, is often traced to Latin words for ox and bull, for the deep booming call that carries across a marsh. The second half, lentiginosus, means 'freckled.'

Botaurus is Medieval Latin for a bittern, often traced to bos, 'ox,' and taurus, 'bull'; lentiginosus means 'freckled.'