Yellow Bittern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (5 countries).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hewan)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Aves (burung)

Order

Pelecaniformes (Pelecaniformes)

Family

Ardeidae

Genus

Ixobrychus

Species

Ixobrychus sinensis (Yellow Bittern)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヨシゴイ

Chinese 黃小鷺〔黃葦鳽〕

Spanish Avetorillo chino

French Blongios de Chine

German Chinadommel

Portuguese socoí-chinês

Russian Китайский волчок

Thai นกยางไฟหัวดำ

Similar Species in Ixobrychus

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Black-backed Bittern

Ixobrychus dubius

Least Concern

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Little Bittern

Ixobrychus minutus

Endangered

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Least Bittern

Ixobrychus exilis

Least Concern

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New Zealand Bittern

Ixobrychus novaezelandiae

Extinct

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Schrenck's Bittern

Ixobrychus eurhythmus

Least Concern

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Stripe-backed Bittern

Ixobrychus involucris

Least Concern

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Cinnamon Bittern

Ixobrychus cinnamomeus

Least Concern

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Dwarf Bittern

Ixobrychus sturmii

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yellow Bittern?

The scientific name of Yellow Bittern is Ixobrychus sinensis. It belongs to the genus Ixobrychus.

What is the conservation status of Yellow Bittern?

Yellow Bittern (Ixobrychus sinensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Yellow Bittern live?

Yellow Bittern is found in Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (5 countries).. Countries include Belgium, France, Netherlands, Norway, Taiwan, United Kingdom.

What family does Yellow Bittern belong to?

Yellow Bittern (Ixobrychus sinensis) belongs to the genus Ixobrychus, which is part of the taxonomic family Ardeidae.

Is Yellow Bittern endangered?

No, Yellow Bittern (Ixobrychus sinensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Yellow Bittern belong to?

Yellow Bittern (Ixobrychus sinensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of Yellow Bittern?

The closest relatives of Yellow Bittern in the genus Ixobrychus include Black-backed Bittern, Little Bittern, Least Bittern, New Zealand Bittern, Schrenck's Bittern.