Black-legged Seriema
NameBlack-legged Seriema
Common NameBlack-legged Seriema
Scientific NameChunga burmeisteri
FamilyCariamidae
Wingspan (cm)82.5
Length (cm)77.5
Weight (g)1500
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is generally greyish-brown on the upperparts, becoming paler, greyish-white on the underparts. It features a prominent shaggy crest of stiff, bristly feathers on its head, a black bill, and dark eyes.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, far-carrying, repetitive call, often described as a series of yelps or barks, sometimes likened to a dog's bark or a guinea fowl's call.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, forest, scrub
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in south-central South America, primarily in the Gran Chaco region of Bolivia, Paraguay, and northern Argentina.
Identifying Featureslong black legs, upright posture, shaggy crest, black bill, greyish-brown plumage, loud vocalizations
Description
The Black-legged Seriema is a large, terrestrial bird known for its long black legs and upright posture. It typically walks or runs through its habitat, rarely taking to flight, and possesses a distinctive shaggy crest on its head.
