About the Black-backed Bittern
The black-backed bittern, also known as the black-backed least bittern or Australian little bittern, is a little-known species of heron in the family Ardeidae found in Australia and vagrant to southern New Guinea. Formerly lumped with the little bittern, it is one of the smallest herons in the world. This species was formerly placed in the genus Ixobrychus.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns (Ardeidae) |
| Species | Botaurus dubius |
| Species Codes | bkbbit1, ALBI, BBBI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-backed Bittern belong to?
The Black-backed Bittern (Botaurus dubius) belongs to the Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns family (Ardeidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
How can I identify the Black-backed Bittern?
The black-backed bittern, also known as the black-backed least bittern or Australian little bittern, is a little-known species of heron in the family Ardeidae found in Australia and vagrant to southern New Guinea. Formerly lumped with the little bittern, it is one of the smallest herons in the world...
Where can I report a Black-backed Bittern sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-backed Bittern on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bkbbit1, or on iNaturalist.
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