Sunbittern 1A

The sunbittern (Eurypyga helias) is a bittern-like bird of tropical regions of Central and South America. The bird has a generally subdued coloration, with fine...
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The sunbittern (Eurypyga helias) is a bittern-like bird of tropical regions of Central and South America. The bird has a generally subdued coloration, with fine linear patterns of black, grey and brown. However they have vividly colored middle webs, which with wings fully spread show bright eyespots in red, yellow, and black. These are shown to other sunbitterns in courtship and threatening situations to predators. We photographed them in Costa Rica, but these photos were taken in the rainforest exhibit at the Buffalo Zoo. The next two photos show their beauty as they display their wings.
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