About the Forest Bittern
The forest bittern is a bird indigenous to New Guinea. It is the only member of the genus Zonerodius and is also known as the New Guinea tiger heron.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns (Ardeidae) |
| Species | Zonerodius heliosylus |
| Species Codes | forbit1, FOBI |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Forest Bittern belong to?
The Forest Bittern (Zonerodius heliosylus) belongs to the Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns family (Ardeidae), in the order Pelecaniformes.
What is the conservation status of the Forest Bittern?
The Forest Bittern is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Forest Bittern?
The forest bittern is a bird indigenous to New Guinea. It is the only member of the genus Zonerodius and is also known as the New Guinea tiger heron....
Where can I report a Forest Bittern sighting?
You can log sightings of Forest Bittern on eBird (ebird.org) using species code forbit1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns 74 species
More Birds in Order Pelecaniformes
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Quick Stats
Pelecaniformes
Order
74
Species in Family
15
iNat Observations
NT
IUCN Status
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