The sunbittern (Eurypyga helias) is a bittern-like bird of tropical regions of the Americas, and the sole member of the family Eurypygidae
Sunbittern
The sunbittern is a bittern-like bird of tropical regions of the Americas, and the sole member of the family Eurypygidae and genus Eurypyga. It is found in Central and South America, and has three subspecies. Wikipedia
Scientific name: Eurypyga helias
Genus: Eurypyga; Illiger, 1811
Order: Eurypygiformes
Family: Eurypygidae; Selby, 1840
Lifespan: about 15 years
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