Sun-bittern

Sun-bittern (Eurypyga helias), so called from the brilliant many-coloured markings on its plumage, a South American bird about the size of a small curlew, long legged and long necked, which usually struts in a solemn balanced manner, but at times goes through a series of poses somewhat like the Argus (q.v.). It is found from Brazil northwest into Central America.