Twitter Google Share on Facebook sun bittern (redirected fromSunbittern) Encyclopedia Wikipedia sun bittern n. A bitternlike bird(Eurypyga helias)of tropical Central and South America, having mottled brownish plumage and often spreading its wings and tail in a showy display. ...
Although generally cryptic in coloration and behavior, the flashy sunburst markings on the primaries are visible in flight or display, a behavior most likely intended to alarm and confuse potential predators. Song is a mellow and monotone, low-pitched wiiiiiup whistle (1 second in length). ...
Google Share on Facebook sun bittern Encyclopedia sun bittern n. A bitternlike bird(Eurypyga helias)of tropical Central and South America, having mottled brownish plumage and often spreading its wings and tail in a showy display. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Editi...