Common name: American Bittern

Scientific name: Botaurus lentiginosus (Rackett, 1813)

Class:

Aves (Birds)

Order:

Pelecaniformes (Pelicans and Cormorants)

Family:

Ardeidae (Herons, Bitterns, and Egrets)

Synonyms:

Other common names:

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Habitat type(s):

Habitat description(s)

Estuarine:

Herbaceous wetland

Palustrine:

HERBACEOUS WETLAND, Riparian

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Ecological systems and subsytems (about):

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Conservation:

Global conservation status rank:

G5

Secure globally - Common in the world; widespread and abundant (but may be rare in some parts of its range).

State conservation status rank:

S4

Apparently Secure in New York - Uncommon in New York but not rare; usually widespread, but may be rare in some parts of the state; possibly some cause for long-term concern due to declines or other factors.

Federal protection:

Not Listed

State protection:

Special Concern

Listed as Special Concern by New York State: at risk of becoming Threatened; not listed as Endangered or Threatened, but concern exists for its continued welfare in New York; NYS DEC may promulgate regulations as to the taking, importation, transportation, or possession as it deems necessary.

SGCN:

NYNHP track status:

W: Track on a watch list only

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More information:

Conservation guide:

None

NatureServe explorer link:

https://explorer.natureserve.org/Taxon/ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.103409/Botaurus_lentiginosus/