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Least Bittern

Ixobrychus exilis

Least Concern

About

Least Bittern (Ixobrychus exilis) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Aves (นก)

Order

Pelecaniformes (อันดับนกกระทุง)

Species

Ixobrychus exilis (Least Bittern)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コヨシゴイ

Chinese 姬苇鳽

Spanish Avetoro mínimo

French petit blongios

German Amerikanische Zwergdommel

Portuguese socoí-vermelho

Russian Индийский волчок

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นกยางไฟธรรมดา

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Least Concern

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Ixobrychus involucris

Ixobrychus novaezelandiae

Extinct

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Least Bittern?

The scientific name of Least Bittern is Ixobrychus exilis. It belongs to the genus Ixobrychus.

What is the conservation status of Least Bittern?

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

Where does Least Bittern live?

Least Bittern is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, Venezuela.

What family does Least Bittern belong to?

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

Is Least Bittern endangered?

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

What kingdom does Least Bittern belong to?

Least Bittern (Ixobrychus exilis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Least Bittern?

The closest relatives of Least Bittern in the genus Ixobrychus include นกยางไฟธรรมดา, นกยางไฟหัวดำ, นกยางไฟหัวเทา, New Zealand Bittern, Stripe-backed Bittern.