The sunbittern is named for the sun-like markings on its wings. When threatened, they spread their wings, showing off these sun-like eyespots to make themselves look bigger and scare away potential threats.
Conservation StatusLeast Concern
Life span15 years
Body size18 in.
Native habitat
Forests and wetlands of southern Mexico, Central America, and the Amazon Basin
DietInsects, crustaceans, shellfish, fish, small amphibians and reptiles