Pinnated Bittern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇴 Norway 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Aves (Birds)

Order

Pelecaniformes (Pelecaniformes)

Family

Ardeidae

Genus

Botaurus

Species

Botaurus pinnatus (Pinnated Bittern)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ナンベイサンカノゴイ

Chinese 大嘴麻鳽

Spanish Avetoro neotropical

French Butor mirasol

German Südamerikanische Rohrdommel

Portuguese socó-boi-baio

Russian Южноамериканская выпь

Similar Species in Botaurus

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American Bittern

Botaurus lentiginosus

Not Evaluated

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Australasian Bittern

Botaurus poiciloptilus

Endangered

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Great Bittern

Botaurus stellaris

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pinnated Bittern?

The scientific name of Pinnated Bittern is Botaurus pinnatus. It belongs to the genus Botaurus.

What is the conservation status of Pinnated Bittern?

Pinnated Bittern (Botaurus pinnatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Pinnated Bittern live?

Pinnated Bittern is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Pinnated Bittern belong to?

Pinnated Bittern (Botaurus pinnatus) belongs to the genus Botaurus, which is part of the taxonomic family Ardeidae.

Is Pinnated Bittern endangered?

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

What kingdom does Pinnated Bittern belong to?

Pinnated Bittern (Botaurus pinnatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Pinnated Bittern?

The closest relatives of Pinnated Bittern in the genus Botaurus include American Bittern, Australasian Bittern, Great Bittern.