Sunbittern 

Eurypyga helias 

• RANGE: Sunbittern are native to Central and northern South America. 
• HABITAT: They are found in wetlands and forests near water. 

• DIET: Their diet is made up of fish, amphibians, crustaceans, and insects 
• SIZE: Sunbittern are about 18 inches long. 
• LOCATION IN ZOO: Tropical Rainforest 
• CONSERVATION STATUS: Sunbittern are classified as Least Concern, but some populations appear to be declining due to habitat loss.