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Dwarf Bittern

Botaurus sturmii

Dwarf Bittern (Botaurus sturmii) — Herons, Pelicans & Ibises of Africa.

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Birds of SpainBirds of KenyaBirds of TanzaniaBirds of South Africa
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Herons, Egrets & Bitterns of SpainHerons, Egrets & Bitterns of KenyaHerons, Egrets & Bitterns of TanzaniaHerons, Egrets & Bitterns of South Africa
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The Dwarf Bittern (Botaurus sturmii) is a member of the Ardeidae family found in Africa.

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Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Pelecaniformes
  3. Family Ardeidae Herons, Bitterns
  4. Genus Botaurus
  5. Species sturmii

Where it lives

Widespread

Quick facts

Family
Ardeidae
Order
Pelecaniformes

Biology & behaviour

The Dwarf Bittern (Botaurus sturmii) is a species of herons, bitterns in the family Ardeidae, order Pelecaniformes. It is found in Africa — widespread.

Conservation

Not Evaluated

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