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Birds
Sunbittern
Eurypyga helias
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 15 years
- Weight
- 0.17-0.21 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Sunbittern (Eurypyga helias) is a carnivore species found in Central and South American forests. It typically lives 15 years, weighing around 0.17-0.21 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the sunbittern: Sunbitterns spread their wings to reveal dramatic eyespot patterns to startle predators.
Birds are feathered, egg-laying vertebrates known for flight, complex songs, and remarkable migratory abilities. With thousands of species worldwide, they occupy nearly every habitat on the planet.