Eurypygidae

/ˌjʊərɪˈpaɪdʒɪˌdiː/ noun

Definition

The family that includes the sunbittern and its close relatives, small wading birds of tropical wetlands.

Etymology

From the genus Eurypyga plus the Latin family suffix '-idae'. Designates the taxonomic family containing these birds.

Kelly Says

The sunbittern family is so small and specialized that it contains only one living genus, making them one of the most unique bird families on Earth!

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