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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
World
Miriam Burrell

Britain's loudest bird with 'booming foghorn' call makes comeback in London

Bitterns, known to be Britain's loudest bird due to their "remarkable" and "booming" call, have made a comeback in London, according to conservationists.

The UK's population of the secretive bird, which is often difficult to spot due to its effective camouflaged plumage, has grown from just 30 breeding pairs to more than 200 thanks to the London Wetland Centre.

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