Bitterns
| Use attributes for filter ! | |
| Scientific name | Botaurinae |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Rank | Subfamily |
| Higher classification | Heron |
| Family | Ardeidae |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 2973040 |
About Bitterns
Bitterns are birds belonging to the subfamily Botaurinae of the heron family Ardeidae. Bitterns tend to be shorter-necked and more secretive than other members of the family.