Sunbittern
Eurypyga helias
About the Sunbittern
Geographic Range:
Class: Aves
Order: Gruiformes
Family: Eurypygidae
Genus: Eurypyga
Species: helias
You Can Find This Animal in the Bird's World Exhibit
Fun Fact
The striking display of the sunbittern of South America resembles a sunset, hence the bird’s common name.
Committed to Conservation
Zoo New England participates in the sunbittern Species Survival Plan. By sharing research and knowledge, participating institutions work together to establish guidelines that best ensure the health of captive populations, and with success, the survival of endangered species.
