Species profile
North American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
Quick answer
Breeding regions are NA. Breeding subregions are widespread. Non breeding regions are MA and Caribbean.
- Scientific name
- Botaurus lentiginosus
- Family
- Ardeidae
- Order
- Pelecaniformes
- Genus
- Botaurus
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
Recording North American Bittern in your journal
When you see this bird, log the sighting with the date, the place and any photos. If it's your first, Feather Journal marks it as a lifer and adds it to your life list automatically — no spreadsheet, no re-typing.