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Sunbittern

Eurypyga helias

Least Concern
翼展
43.3 cm
体重
227.66666666666666 g
Eurypygidae
Eurypygiformes

关于

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
翼展 43.3 cm 17.0 in
体重 227.66666666666666 g 8.03 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

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

产卵数

2-3

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Eurypygiformes
Eurypygidae
Genus Eurypyga
物种 Eurypyga helias

Distribution

Sunbittern has been recorded in 4 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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External Databases

常见问题

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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