🌿Native Nature

Little Heron

Butorides atricapilla

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Pelecaniformes ›Family: Ardeidae ›Genus: Butorides

About

The little heron (Butorides atricapilla) is a small heron, about 44 cm tall. It is mostly sedentary and frequents both fresh and salt water habitats. It is found in the Old World tropics from west Africa to Japan and Australia. The little heron was formerly considered to be conspecific with the striated heron.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Little Heron?
The scientific name of Little Heron is Butorides atricapilla.
What kingdom does Little Heron belong to?
Little Heron belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Little Heron belong to?
Little Heron belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Little Heron belong to?
Little Heron belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Little Heron belong to?
Little Heron belongs to the order Pelecaniformes.
What family does Little Heron belong to?
Little Heron belongs to the family Ardeidae.
What genus does Little Heron belong to?
Little Heron belongs to the genus Butorides.