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Eurasian Bittern
Botaurus stellaris
The Eurasian bittern or great bittern (Botaurus stellaris) is a wading bird in the bittern subfamily (Botaurinae) of the heron family Ardeidae.
Species insights
Where you'll find it
Gauteng
Provinces where Eurasian Bittern is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
1 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Eurasian Bittern
Stays that give back
Across South Africa
Baobab Hill House by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
From R 17,120a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Pafuri Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
From R 11,820a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Nkula Walking Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
From R 8,380a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Hutwini Walking Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
From R 11,820a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Mdluli Safari Lodge
Kruger National Park
From R 10,670a night
Eurasian Bittern recorded here
Ubuntu Lodge at Elephant Point
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Eurasian Bittern recorded here
The Orpen Kruger
Kruger National Park
From R 9,024a night
Eurasian Bittern recorded here
Kruger Shalati: The Train on the Bridge
Kruger National Park
From R 17,400a night
Eurasian Bittern recorded here
Lion Sands Tinga Lodge
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Eurasian Bittern recorded here
Kruger Untamed - Satara Plains Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 11,980a night
Eurasian Bittern recorded here
Kruger Untamed - Tshokwane River Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 17,500a night
Eurasian Bittern recorded here
Lion Sands Narina Lodge
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Eurasian Bittern recorded here
Wilge River Bush Camp
Bronkhorstspruit
From R 600a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Orpen Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 1,815a night
Eurasian Bittern recorded here
Hinkwenu Villa, Lion Sands
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Eurasian Bittern recorded here
Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 390a night
Eurasian Bittern recorded here
Tsendze Rustic Camp Site
Kruger National Park
From R 379a night
Eurasian Bittern recorded here
Singita Lebombo Villa
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Eurasian Bittern recorded here
Satara Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 331a night
Eurasian Bittern recorded here
Olifants Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 1,445a night
Eurasian Bittern recorded here
Singita Sweni Lodge
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Eurasian Bittern recorded here
Maroela Satellite Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 390a night
Eurasian Bittern recorded here
Berg-en-Dal Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 390a night
Eurasian Bittern recorded here
Singita Lebombo Lodge
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Eurasian Bittern recorded here
The Elephant Coast
Next stop
iSimangaliso wetlands, sand forest, and Sodwana reefs
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When and where to find the Eurasian Bittern
Hosts have recorded the Eurasian Bittern at stays in or beside Kruger National Park.
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
Ways to look
Drive yourself
Your own vehicle and pace, on the park's roads.
Where hosts record it
IUCN Red List
Least Concern
Species
Botaurus stellaris
Records
1
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Eurasian Bittern on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Eurasian Bittern in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Eurasian Bittern at stays in or beside Kruger National Park. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
Where can you see the Eurasian Bittern in South Africa?
The Eurasian Bittern is most recorded in Gauteng (100% of records), based on 1 iNaturalist observations. 42 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Eurasian Bittern on site or nearby.
What is the conservation status of the Eurasian Bittern?
The Eurasian Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Eurasian Bittern?
The Eurasian bittern or great bittern (Botaurus stellaris) is a wading bird in the bittern subfamily (Botaurinae) of the heron family Ardeidae. There are two subspecies, the northern race (B. s. stellaris) breeding in parts of Europe and Asia, as well as on the northern coast of Africa, while the southern race (B. s. capensis) is endemic to parts of southern Africa.