A genus of wading birds that includes the sunbittern, known for their striking colorful plumage and ability to fan their wings dramatically.
From Greek 'eury-' meaning 'wide' and 'pyga' relating to 'pygidium' or rump. Named for the bird's broad tail display.
The sunbittern can suddenly flash brilliant eyespot patterns on its wings by fanning them open—a startling display that probably confuses predators into thinking they're being stared at by something much larger!
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