New Zealand Bittern
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| Scientific name | Ixobrychus novaezelandiae |
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| Extinction status | Extinct |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Higher classification | Least bitterns |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Rank | Species |
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| ID | 2304465 |
About New Zealand Bittern
The New Zealand bittern is an extinct and enigmatic species of heron in the family Ardeidae. It was endemic to New Zealand and was last recorded alive in the 1890s. Common names for this species include New Zealand little bittern, spotted heron, and kaoriki.
New Zealand bittern Photos
