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American Bittern

Botaurus lentiginosus

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About

The American Bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus) is a species in the genus Botaurus. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Aves (นก)

Order

Pelecaniformes (อันดับนกกระทุง)

Species

Botaurus lentiginosus (American Bittern)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アメリカサンカノゴイ

Chinese 美洲麻鳽

Spanish Avetoro norteño

French butor d'Amérique

German Nordamerikanische Rohrdommel

Portuguese abetouro-americano

Russian Американская выпь

Similar Species in Botaurus

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นกยางแดงใหญ่

Botaurus stellaris

Critically Endangered

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Australasian Bittern

Botaurus poiciloptilus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American Bittern?

The scientific name of American Bittern is Botaurus lentiginosus. It belongs to the genus Botaurus.

Where does American Bittern live?

American Bittern is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does American Bittern belong to?

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

What kingdom does American Bittern belong to?

American Bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of American Bittern?

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