11,733 observationsLeast Concern
American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Pelecaniformes ›Family: Ardeidae ›Genus: Botaurus
About
The American bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus) is a species of wading bird in the heron family of the Pelican order of bird. It has a Nearctic distribution, breeding in Canada and the northern and central parts of the United States, and wintering in the U.S. Gulf Coast states, all of Florida into the Everglades, the Caribbean islands and parts of Central America.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of American Bittern is Botaurus lentiginosus.
- The American Bittern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- American Bittern belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- American Bittern belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- American Bittern belongs to the class Aves.
- American Bittern belongs to the order Pelecaniformes.
- American Bittern belongs to the family Ardeidae.
- American Bittern belongs to the genus Botaurus.