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Sunbittern

Eurypyga helias

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
43,3 cm
Gewicht
227,66666666666666 g
Familie
Eurypygidae
Ordnung
Eurypygiformes

The Sunbittern (Eurypyga helias) is a bird species in the family Eurypygidae, within the order Eurypygiformes. Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 43.3 cm and a weight of 227.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Sunbittern, 43–48 cm, is a striking heron-like bird of tropical American rainforest streams, sole member of its family. Cryptic brown and grey above; but when wings spread in display, reveals spectacular 'eye' patterns of orange, black, and white. Piscivore and invertivore along forest rivers.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 43,3 cm 17.0 in
Gewicht 227,66666666666666 g 8.03 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 26-27 days. Fledging: 17-24 days.

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Eurypygiformes
Familie Eurypygidae
Genus Eurypyga
Arten Eurypyga helias

Distribution

Sunbittern has been recorded in 4 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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Is the Sunbittern endangered?
The Sunbittern has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Sunbittern nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 26-27 days. Fledging: 17-24 days.
How big is the Sunbittern?
The Sunbittern has a wingspan of 43.3 cm, weight of 227.66666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Sunbittern belong to?
The Sunbittern (Eurypyga helias) belongs to the order Eurypygiformes and the family Eurypygidae.

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