5,701 observationsLeast Concern
Little Bittern
Botaurus minutus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Pelecaniformes ›Family: Ardeidae ›Genus: Botaurus
About
The little bittern (Botaurus minutus) is a wading bird in the heron family, Ardeidae. This species was formerly placed in the genus Ixobrychus.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Little Bittern is Botaurus minutus.
- The Little Bittern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Little Bittern belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Little Bittern belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Little Bittern belongs to the class Aves.
- Little Bittern belongs to the order Pelecaniformes.
- Little Bittern belongs to the family Ardeidae.
- Little Bittern belongs to the genus Botaurus.