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Schrenck's Bittern

Botaurus eurhythmus

Taxonomy

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

About

Von Schrenck's bittern or Schrenck's bittern (Botaurus eurhythmus) is a small bittern named after Leopold von Schrenck, the 19th-century Russian zoologist. It breeds in southeast Siberia, east China, the Korean Peninsula and Japan. It winters from the Malay Peninsula to the Greater Sunda Islands, Sulawesi and the Philippines. This species was formerly placed in the genus Ixobrychus.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Schrenck's Bittern?
The scientific name of Schrenck's Bittern is Botaurus eurhythmus.
What is the conservation status of Schrenck's Bittern?
The Schrenck's Bittern has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What kingdom does Schrenck's Bittern belong to?
Schrenck's Bittern belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Schrenck's Bittern belong to?
Schrenck's Bittern belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Schrenck's Bittern belong to?
Schrenck's Bittern belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Schrenck's Bittern belong to?
Schrenck's Bittern belongs to the order Pelecaniformes.
What family does Schrenck's Bittern belong to?
Schrenck's Bittern belongs to the family Ardeidae.
What genus does Schrenck's Bittern belong to?
Schrenck's Bittern belongs to the genus Botaurus.