Least Bittern
Least Bittern (<em>Botaurus exilis</em>) is a species of Herons, Bitterns (<em>Ardeidae</em>) in the order Pelicans and Allies.
Overview
Least Bittern (Botaurus exilis) is a species of Herons, Bitterns (Ardeidae) in the order Pelicans and Allies.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Botaurus; binomial: Botaurus exilis; authority: (Gmelin, JF, 1789).
Distribution
Breeding range: the Nearctic, Middle America and South America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Change genus from Ixobrychus to Botaurus (Chesser et al. 2024).
