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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. Wikipedia
Scientific name: Eurypyga helias
Class: Aves
Genus: Eurypyga; Illiger, 1811
Weight: between six and nine ounces
Family: Eurypygidae; Selby, 1840