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Stripe-backed Bittern

Ixobrychus involucris

Least Concern
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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

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ナンベイヨシゴイ
Chinese 紋背葦鳽
Spanish Mirasol Dorsiestriado
French Blongios varié
German Streifendommel
Portuguese socoí-amarelo
Russian Пестроспинный волчок

Similar Species in Ixobrychus

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Black-backed Bittern
Ixobrychus dubius
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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Least Bittern
Ixobrychus exilis
Least Concern
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Little Bittern
Ixobrychus minutus
Endangered
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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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Yellow Bittern
Ixobrychus sinensis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Stripe-backed Bittern?
The scientific name of Stripe-backed Bittern is Ixobrychus involucris. It belongs to the genus Ixobrychus.
What is the conservation status of Stripe-backed Bittern?
Stripe-backed Bittern (Ixobrychus involucris) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Stripe-backed Bittern live?
Stripe-backed Bittern is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Stripe-backed Bittern belong to?
Stripe-backed Bittern (Ixobrychus involucris) belongs to the genus Ixobrychus, which is part of the taxonomic family Ardeidae.
Is Stripe-backed Bittern endangered?
No, Stripe-backed Bittern (Ixobrychus involucris) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Stripe-backed Bittern belong to?
Stripe-backed Bittern (Ixobrychus involucris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Stripe-backed Bittern?
The closest relatives of Stripe-backed Bittern in the genus Ixobrychus include Black-backed Bittern, Cinnamon Bittern, Dwarf Bittern, Least Bittern, Little Bittern.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Ixobrychus — 9 Species

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Black-backed Bittern
Ixobrychus dubius
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Cinnamon Bittern
Ixobrychus cinnamomeus
LC 🐾
Dwarf Bittern
Ixobrychus sturmii
LC 🐾
Least Bittern
Ixobrychus exilis
LC 🐾
Little Bittern
Ixobrychus minutus
EN 🐾
New Zealand Bittern
Ixobrychus novaezelandiae
EX 🐾
Schrenck's Bittern
Ixobrychus eurhythmus
LC
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Stripe-backed Bittern
Ixobrychus involucris
LC
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Yellow Bittern
Ixobrychus sinensis
LC
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