About the Boat-billed Heron
The Boat-billed Heron (Cochlearius cochlearius) is a species of bird in the Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns family (Ardeidae), within the order Pelecaniformes. This family contains 74 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code bobher1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns (Ardeidae) |
| Species | Cochlearius cochlearius |
| Species Codes | bobher1, BBHE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Boat-billed Heron belong to?
The Boat-billed Heron (Cochlearius cochlearius) belongs to the Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns family (Ardeidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
How can I identify the Boat-billed Heron?
The Boat-billed Heron is a member of the Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Boat-billed Heron sighting?
You can log sightings of Boat-billed Heron on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bobher1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns 74 species
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