earthlingSunbittern (Eurypyga helias), family Eurypygidae, order Eurypygiformes, Costa Rica
This bird is the only member of its family.
Its closest living relative is the Kagu of New Caledonia.
photographs by Rodrigo Cordero Hidalgo
via herpsandbirds
Rüdiger BenninghausA sunbittern (Eurypyga helias) in the South America house of Cologne Zoo.
(October 2025)
(Foto: © Rüdiger Benninghaus)
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(October 2025)
(Foto: © Rüdiger Benninghaus)
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This sunbittern (Eurypyga helias) in the South America House at Cologne Zoo is already used to visitors.
(November 2024)
(Foto: © Rüdiger Benninghaus)
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Erik Schouten 73The Bird with Butterfly-Like Wings!
Captured in stunning detail, this remarkable bird displays wings reminiscent of a butterfly’s vibrant colors!
The Sunbittern (Eurypyga helias) is a unique bird species native to Central and South America, famous for its beautiful wing patterns that are revealed during displays or as a defense mechanism.
📷: National Australia Bank
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A sunbittern (Eurypyga helias) in the South America House at Cologne Zoo.
(October 2024)
(Foto: © Rüdiger Benninghaus)
#Vögel, #birds, #Sonnenralle, #sunbittern, #animals, #Südamerika, #South_America, #Kölner_Zoo
(October 2024)
(Foto: © Rüdiger Benninghaus)
#Vögel, #birds, #Sonnenralle, #sunbittern, #animals, #Südamerika, #South_America, #Kölner_Zoo
