Botaurus lentiginosus Rackett 1813 (American bittern)

Aves - Pelecaniformes - Ardeidae

Alternative combination: Ardea lentiginosa

Belongs to Botaurus according to J. F. Clements et al. 2017

See also Broughton 2004, del Hoyo et al. 2014, Emslie 1992, Hay 1930, Howard 1946, Miller and DeMay 1942, Wetmore 1931, Wetmore 1940 and Wetmore 1956

Sister taxa: Botaurus pinnatus, Botaurus poiciloptilus, Botaurus stellaris

Distribution:

• Quaternary of United States (7: California, Florida, Oregon, Virginia collections)

• Blancan of United States (1: Florida)

Total: 8 collections each including a single occurrence

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