Crested screamers

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Chaja \Cha"ja\, n. [Native name.] (Zo["o]l.) The crested screamer of Brazil ( Palamedea chavaria syn. Chauna chavaria ), so called in imitation of its notes; -- called also chauna , and faithful kamichi . It is often domesticated and is useful in guarding ...

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Chauna is a genus of birds in the screamer family. Its two members are found in wetlands of South America . The species are Southern screamer or crested screamer, Chauna torquata Northern screamer or black-necked screamer, Chauna chavaria They are large, ...