Ixobrychus exilis Gmelin 1789 (least bittern)
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Aves - Pelecaniformes - Ardeidae
Alternative combination: Ardea exilis
Belongs to Ixobrychus according to J. F. Clements et al. 2017
See also del Hoyo et al. 2014, Emslie 1992, Emslie 1998, Olson et al. 1990 and Wetmore 1956
Sister taxa: Ixobrychus cinnamomeus, Ixobrychus dubius, Ixobrychus eurhythmus, Ixobrychus flavicollis, Ixobrychus involucris, Ixobrychus minutus, Ixobrychus novaezelandiae, Ixobrychus sinensis, Ixobrychus sturmii
Distribution:
• Quaternary of the Bahamas (1 collection), United States (2: Florida)
• Blancan of United States (1: Florida)
Total: 4 collections each including a single occurrence
Specimen images are retrieved through the ePANDDA API.
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