Least Concern
Sunbittern
Eurypyga helias
The sunbittern is a beautifully patterned tropical bird that stalks small prey along shaded streams and forest edges.
Category
Bird
Habitat
Rainforest
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
10-15 years
Size
43-48 cm
Scientific Name
Eurypyga helias
About Sunbittern
The sunbittern is a beautifully patterned tropical bird that stalks small prey along shaded streams and forest edges.
It belongs to the Bird group and is commonly associated with rainforest habitats with a carnivore diet, with a lifespan of 10-15 years, a size of 43-48 cm, a conservation status of Least Concern.
Fun Fact
When threatened, a sunbittern spreads its wings to reveal bold eye-like patterns.
Where Sunbittern Lives
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