Question

Which of these statements is NOT TRUE concerning American Bitterns:

Select one:
a. Bitterns live in cattail marshes where vertical lines dominate the habitat.
b. When frightened, Bitterns use cryptic behavior to help them hide.
c. Bittern eyes are situated in the middle of their faces so that they can see all around them without moving their heads
d. When frightened, Bitterns point their bills up in the air so that their bodies form a vertical line
e. Bitterns have stripes on their breasts that background match in their habitat

Answer 1

The statement that is NOT TRUE concerning American Bitterns is: c. Bittern eyes are situated in the middle of their faces so that they can see all around them without moving their heads.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement that is NOT TRUE concerning American Bitterns is: c. Bittern eyes are situated in the middle of their faces so that they can see all around them without moving their heads.

American Bitterns are known for their cryptic behavior, where they use their camouflage to hide in cattail marshes dominated by vertical lines. When startled, they point their bills up in the air, forming a vertical line with their bodies. They also have stripes on their breasts that background match in their habitat, providing further camouflage.

Therefore, the correct answer is option c, as Bitterns' eyes are not situated in the middle of their faces, but rather on the sides, allowing them to see in front and to the sides.