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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.

Similar species: Kagu And Sunbittern
Species identified by William Bodine
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By William Bodine

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Uploaded Apr 8, 2025. Captured Mar 14, 2025 13:07 in 3400 E Zoo Ct, Tucson, AZ 85716, USA.
  • Canon EOS R5
  • f/5.6
  • 1/332s
  • ISO500
  • 335mm