New Zealand Bittern
New Zealand Bittern (<em>Botaurus novaezelandiae</em>) is a species of Herons, Bitterns (<em>Ardeidae</em>) in the order Pelicans and Allies.
Overview
New Zealand Bittern (Botaurus novaezelandiae) is a species of Herons, Bitterns (Ardeidae) in the order Pelicans and Allies.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Botaurus; binomial: Botaurus novaezelandiae; authority: (Purdie, 1871).
Distribution
Breeding range: Australasia.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extinct in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Change genus from Ixobrychus to Botaurus (Chesser et al. 2024).
