Lava Heron

Herons, Bitterns 👁 142 views Updated 2026-11-01

Lava Heron (<em>Butorides sundevalli</em>) is a species of Herons, Bitterns (<em>Ardeidae</em>) in the order Pelicans and Allies.

Overview

Lava Heron (Butorides sundevalli) is a species of Herons, Bitterns (Ardeidae) in the order Pelicans and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Butorides; binomial: Butorides sundevalli; authority: (Reichenow, 1877).

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Butorides sundevalli is split from B. striata (Harris 1982; Dickinson 2003; Mendales 2023; WGAC 1171).

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