Birds · La Saladita, Guerrero

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

Spanish: Huairavillo de dorso negro

The least bittern (Botaurus exilis) is a small heron, the smallest member of the family Ardeidae found in the Americas. This species was formerly placed in the genus Ixobrychus. Most often recorded in Jul, May.

TaxonomyAves › Pelecaniformes › Ardeidae

Local records2 research-grade observations within about 50 km of La Saladita (the survey box also takes in Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa and Troncones)

Global records6,726 on iNaturalist

Recorded here2024 – 2025

Months recorded near La Saladita

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Recent local sightings

2025-07-19 — observation by adrian_mora
2024-05-11 — observation by adrian_mora

Interactive card with more photos, sounds and similar species Birds guide iNaturalist Wikipedia

Cite as: “Least Bittern (Botaurus exilis) at La Saladita”, La Saladita Field Guide, lasaladita.com/species/botaurus-exilis/, updated 2026-09-26. Observation counts and months come from iNaturalist research-grade records within about 50 km of 17.8375°N, 101.7606°W (the survey box also takes in Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa and Troncones); summary text from Wikipedia where present.