National Aquarium: Sunbittern (Eurypyga helias)

Did you know that the sunbittern is named for the sun-like markings seen on its extended wings?

This slim, solitary bird has a blackish, slate-colored head with two white stripes on either side of the face. Its body is mottled, brown with black, and it has some white marks. A long, pointed black and orange bill and red eyes are distinctive.

Learn more about the sunbittern!


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Zoology
Animals
Birds
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