Botaurus lentiginosus Rackett 1813 (American bittern)
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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 (9: California, Florida, Oregon, Virginia collections)
• Blancan of United States (1: Florida)
Total: 10 collections each including a single occurrence
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