About the Sunbittern
The sunbittern is a bittern-like bird of tropical regions of the Americas, and the sole member of the family Eurypygidae and genus Eurypyga. It is found in Central and South America, and has three subspecies. The sunbittern shows both morphological and molecular similarities with the kagu of New Caledonia, indicating a Gondwanan origin, both species being placed in the clade Eurypygiformes.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Eurypygiformes |
| Family | Sunbittern (Eurypygidae) |
| Species | Eurypyga helias |
| Species Codes | sunbit1, SUNB |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sunbittern belong to?
The Sunbittern (Eurypyga helias) belongs to the Sunbittern family (Eurypygidae), in the order Eurypygiformes.
How can I identify the Sunbittern?
The sunbittern is a bittern-like bird of tropical regions of the Americas, and the sole member of the family Eurypygidae and genus Eurypyga. It is found in Central and South America, and has three subspecies. The sunbittern shows both morphological and molecular similarities with the kagu of New Cal...
Where can I report a Sunbittern sighting?
You can log sightings of Sunbittern on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sunbit1, or on iNaturalist.
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