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Least Bittern

Ixobrychus exilis · Ardeidae · Pelecaniformes

Best monthsJan · Aug–Sepmost records
Records10in 1 country
Most seen inJamaica10 records
Red ListLeast concernIUCN status
Least Bittern
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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 highlighted
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.

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