Southern Screamer (Chauna torquata)

Trilha do Talha-mar - RS, Brazil.

 

This species averages 81–95 cm in length and weighs between 3 and 5 kg, making them the largest members of the Anhimidae family.

 

Despite their large size and heavy build, they're remarkably strong flyers!

 

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Aves

Order: Anseriformes

Family: Anhimidae

Genus: Chauna Illiger, 1811

Species: C. torquata Oken, 1816

Binomial name: Chauna torquata

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