Bird
Least Bittern
Ixobrychus exilis · Ardeidae · Pelecaniformes
Best monthsJan · Aug–Sepmost records
Records10in 1 country
Most seen inJamaica10 records
Red ListLeast concernIUCN status
About
Least Bittern in brief
The least bittern (Ixobrychus exilis) is a bird of the Ardeidae family — species of bird.
In Jamaica it has 10 published records. It is strongly seasonal: records peak in January, August and September and fall to their lowest in February and March.
Its global conservation status is least concern on the IUCN Red List.
Records by month
All countries combined · the strongest months highlightedJFMAMJJASOND
Where & when
When to look in each country
Jamaica10 records · best Jan, Aug
Map
Where it has been recorded
Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.
Relatives
All birdsMore of the Ardeidae family
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