#sunbittern

[herpsandbirds]

Sunbittern (Eurypyga helias), family Eurypygidae, order Eurypygiformes, found in southern Central America and northern South America

This bird is the only member of its family.

Its closest living relative is the Kagu of New Caldeonia.

photograph by Liewwk WK

[camelidae]

Guess what, it's more little guys!

[todaysbird]

the sunbittern is a uniquely patterned bittern-like bird found ranging from guatemala to brazil. they often only lay clutches of two eggs at a time (sometimes up to three), in an open nest placed in tree branches. the young are somewhat precocial, but remain in the nest for several weeks. in adulthood, sunbitterns are not social and are often reclusive.

[telekitnetic-art]

Sunbittern 🔆🪽

An original painting made from posca pens + a thrifted 6" wood round!

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[best-bird-tournament]

Eurypygiformes order

Which is the best bird?

Kagu

Sunbittern

Voting ended onFeb 8

This order contains just two extant species, both in different families (Rhynochetidae and Eurypygidae) and genera (Rhynochetos and Eurypyga).

[simplified-birds]

Simplified bird #131 - sunbittern

( requested by @spaceguylewis )

[kateammann]

🧡 sunbittern 🧡

[spinus-pinus]

Sunbittern Eurypyga helias

1/29/2024 San Diego Zoo Safari Park, California