Any of several wading birds of the genera Botaurus and Ixobrychus, having mottled, brownish plumage and a deep, booming cry in the male.

• 麻鸠，小鹭一种麻属和粘豆象属的涉水禽鸟，有斑驳的褐色羽毛，其雄鸟有悠长而嘹亮的叫声