Least Bittern

Ixobrychus exilis

The Least Bittern (Ixobrychus exilis) is a species of bird (Aves) in the family Ardeidae (Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns) and order Pelecaniformes (Ibises).

Observed

Least Bittern (Ixobrychus exilis) - United States

United States

Least Bittern (Ixobrychus exilis) - Canada

Canada

Observed
Least Bittern (Ixobrychus exilis) - United States

United States

Least Bittern (Ixobrychus exilis) - Canada

Canada

Classification

Species in the Genus of Ixobrychus

Black Bittern

Ixobrychus flavicollis

Black-backed Bittern

Ixobrychus dubius

Cinnamon Bittern

Ixobrychus cinnamomeus

Dwarf Bittern

Ixobrychus sturmii

Least Bittern

Ixobrychus exilis

Little Bittern

Ixobrychus minutus

New Zealand Bittern

Ixobrychus novaezelandiae

Schrenck's Bittern

Ixobrychus eurhythmus

Stripe-backed Bittern

Ixobrychus involucris

Yellow Bittern

Ixobrychus sinensis

External Links

Least Bittern – Wikipedia
Least Bittern – Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Least Bittern – Audubon.org