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Rohrdommel

Botaurus stellaris

Critically Endangered

About

Great Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) is classified as Critically Endangered (CR) on the IUCN Red List. Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild due to severe population decline and habitat loss.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and boreal forests and taiga, among 8 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Aves (Vögel)

Order

Pelecaniformes (Pelecaniformes)

Species

Botaurus stellaris (Rohrdommel)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese サンカノゴイ

Chinese 大麻鳽

Spanish Avetoro común

French butor étoilé

German Rohrdommel

Portuguese abetouro

Russian Большая выпь

Thai นกยางแดงใหญ่

Similar Species in Botaurus

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Australische Rohrdommel

Botaurus poiciloptilus

Endangered

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Nordamerikanische Rohrdommel

Botaurus lentiginosus

Not Evaluated

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Südamerikanische Rohrdommel

Botaurus pinnatus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rohrdommel?

The scientific name of Rohrdommel is Botaurus stellaris. It belongs to the genus Botaurus.

What is the conservation status of Rohrdommel?

Rohrdommel (Botaurus stellaris) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Rohrdommel live?

Rohrdommel is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, Sweden.

What family does Rohrdommel belong to?

Rohrdommel (Botaurus stellaris) belongs to the genus Botaurus, which is part of the taxonomic family Ardeidae.

Is Rohrdommel endangered?

Yes, Rohrdommel (Botaurus stellaris) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Rohrdommel belong to?

Rohrdommel (Botaurus stellaris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Rohrdommel?

The closest relatives of Rohrdommel in the genus Botaurus include Australische Rohrdommel, Nordamerikanische Rohrdommel, Südamerikanische Rohrdommel.