Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns (Ardeidae) |
| Species | Botaurus exilis |
| Codes | leabit, LEBI |
Identification
The Least Bittern (Botaurus exilis) is a member of the Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns family within the order Pelecaniformes. This species is classified in the eBird taxonomy maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
Use the eBird species code leabit when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Related Species in Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns
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Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Botaurus exilis
Family: Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns
Order: Pelecaniformes
eBird Code: leabit