About the Little Bittern
The little bittern is a wading bird in the heron family, Ardeidae. This species was formerly placed in the genus Ixobrychus.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns (Ardeidae) |
| Species | Botaurus minutus |
| Species Codes | litbit1, LIBI, CLBI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Little Bittern belong to?
The Little Bittern (Botaurus minutus) belongs to the Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns family (Ardeidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
How can I identify the Little Bittern?
The little bittern is a wading bird in the heron family, Ardeidae. This species was formerly placed in the genus Ixobrychus....
Where can I report a Little Bittern sighting?
You can log sightings of Little Bittern on eBird (ebird.org) using species code litbit1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Pelecaniformes
Order
74
Species in Family
5,879
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