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Sunbittern

Eurypyga helias

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
43,3 cm
Berat
227,66666666666666 g
Famili
Eurypygidae
Ordo
Eurypygiformes

Tentang

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
Rentang Sayap 43,3 cm 17.0 in
Berat 227,66666666666666 g 8.03 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

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

Ukuran Sarang

2-3

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Eurypygiformes
Famili Eurypygidae
Genus Eurypyga
Spesies Eurypyga helias

Distribution

Sunbittern has been recorded in 4 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

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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