|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
[HBW - BirdLife (v3)] |
27/04/2024 04:11:50 AM |
|
|
| |
| Species Details [Taxonomy: HBW - BirdLife (v3)] |
|
|
| EX |
|
New Zealand Little Bittern* |
Id (Atlas): |
|
| |
|
Ixobrychus novaezelandiae |
|
Description (10)
|
New Zealand Little Bittern
© pinterest.nz
|
|
|
|
Other Names (World)
New Zealand Little Bittern, Black-backed Bittern, New Zealand Bittern
Family
Ardeidae (Herons)
Size
30 cm
First Described (Guide)
(Potts, 1871)
Habitat
Inland wetlands, including large freshwater lakes and marshes.
Australia (E) (B), New Zealand (E) (B).
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Status EX
It was extinct before 1900 on the South Island, for reasons unknown, while on the North Island, it is only known from bones.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Subspecies
It has been suggested that this species was identical to the subspecies dubius of Little Bittern (Ixobrychus minutus).
Considered by some authors to be a subspecies of Little Bittern (Ixobrychus minutus).
No subspecies.
References
See References.
Files:
BirdLife International
For more information about the New Zealand Little Bittern see...  BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Articles about the New Zealand Little Bittern
If you would like to read any articles about the New Zealand Little Bittern... Show Articles (0)
No Pictures of New Zealand Little Bittern
If Birdpedia has no pictures of New Zealand Little Bittern or you would like to see more, then try the following...
From BING (9)
No Videos of New Zealand Little Bittern
If Birdpedia has no videos of New Zealand Little Bittern or you would like to see more, then try the following..
From BING (0)
|
|
|
|
