The Collaborative International Dictionary
Palamedea chavaria
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 other poultry. See Kamichi. [1913 Webster] ||