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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Pelecaniformes Ardeidae

Pinnated Bittern

Botaurus pinnatus

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
812.2 g
Diet
Aquatic prey
Migration
Partially migratory

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ATK 112

Dagger-like or spear bill specialized for precision thrusts and instantaneous underwater strike acceleration (ATK 112).

DEF 89

Tightly preened water-repellent oiled plumage resisting freezing currents and dive water resistance (DEF 89).

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How to identify

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Similar species

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Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Middle America & South America: Eastern Mexico to Northeastern Argentina Habitat: Wetlands & Marsh
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Botaurus pinnatus caribaeus

    se Mexico and Belize

  • Botaurus pinnatus pinnatus

    El Salvador and Nicaragua to n Argentina and s Brazil

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Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Botaurus pinnatus

Which family does it belong to?

Herons, Bitterns (Ardeidae)

Where is it found?

Middle America & South America: Eastern Mexico to Northeastern Argentina

Sources & credits

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