Red-legged Seriema
Red-legged Seriema (<em>Cariama cristata</em>) is a species of Seriemas (<em>Cariamidae</em>) in the order Seriemas.
Overview
Red-legged Seriema (Cariama cristata) is a species of Seriemas (Cariamidae) in the order Seriemas. A long-legged terrestrial bird of South American grasslands with a crest and red bill and legs; runs through tall grass hunting snakes and lizards; one of the closest living relatives of the extinct terror birds.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Cariama; binomial: Cariama cristata; authority: (Linnaeus, 1766). Typical size: 75-90cm. Average lifespan: 10-15 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: South America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
