American Bittern

Botaurus lentiginosus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Pelecaniformes · Ardeidae

About

The American bittern is a species of wading bird in the heron family. It has a Nearctic distribution, breeding in Canada and the northern and central parts of the United States, and wintering in the U.S. Gulf Coast states, all of Florida into the Everglades, the Caribbean islands and parts of Central America.

Fun Fact

It has a Nearctic distribution, breeding in Canada and the northern and central parts of the United States, and wintering in the U.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Preying mainly on fish but also consuming amphibians, reptiles, small mammals, crustaceans and insects.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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