Eurasian Bittern

Herons, Bitterns 👁 445 views Updated 2026-11-01

Eurasian Bittern (<em>Botaurus stellaris</em>) is a species of Herons, Bitterns (<em>Ardeidae</em>) in the order Pelicans and Allies.

Overview

Eurasian Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) is a species of Herons, Bitterns (Ardeidae) in the order Pelicans and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Botaurus; binomial: Botaurus stellaris; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Palearctic and Africa. Non-breeding range: AF, n OR.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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