Sunbittern — size comparison

The sunbittern lives beside streams in tropical forest. It slowly searches banks for insects, crustaceans, small fish and amphibians. Folded wings conceal large

Silhouette comparison

Length

wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaReference values · details in the profiles

Sunbittern

Eurypyga helias

ok. 45,5 cmDorosły ptak
total length

wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaMeasurement: side

Mass
170–220 gDorosłe osobniki
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Boy: approx. 115 cm
Total lengthScale in cm
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SunbitternTotal lengthapprox. 45.5 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Boy: approx. 115 cm
Sunbittern — size comparison — facts and sources

The sunbittern lives beside streams in tropical forest. It slowly searches banks for insects, crustaceans, small fish and amphibians. Folded wings conceal large, contrasting patches revealed in displays intended to deter intruders.

Pairs build a branch nest from plant material and mud. Both parents incubate eggs and feed young. Chicks initially remain in the nest rather than immediately following adults to feeding grounds.

Measurement sources