About the Dwarf Bittern
The dwarf bittern is a species of heron in the family Ardeidae that is widely distributed across Sub-Saharan Africa avoiding only the very arid regions. This species was formerly placed in the genus Ixobrychus.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns (Ardeidae) |
| Species | Botaurus sturmii |
| Species Codes | dwabit1, DWBI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Dwarf Bittern belong to?
The Dwarf Bittern (Botaurus sturmii) belongs to the Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns family (Ardeidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
How can I identify the Dwarf Bittern?
The dwarf bittern is a species of heron in the family Ardeidae that is widely distributed across Sub-Saharan Africa avoiding only the very arid regions. This species was formerly placed in the genus Ixobrychus....
Where can I report a Dwarf Bittern sighting?
You can log sightings of Dwarf Bittern on eBird (ebird.org) using species code dwabit1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Pelecaniformes
Order
74
Species in Family
466
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