Ecologically, the seriema is the South American counterpart of the African secretary bird. They feed on insects, snakes, lizards, frogs, young birds, and rodents, with small amounts of plant …

Seriema, South American bird of grasslands, constituting the family Cariamidae (order Gruiformes). There are two species, both restricted to southern-central South America. The …

The black-legged seriema (Chunga burmeisteri) is one of two living species of seriemas in the family Cariamidae. It is found from southeastern Bolivia and northern Paraguay south into …

Unmistakable large terrestrial raptorial bird. Sandy-colored overall with very long red legs, a long tail, and tufty crest in front of the eyes. Note the strong red bill and large pale eyes with blue …

Like many birds, the red-legged seriema likes to sunbathe and dust bathe. Seriemas will run to escape predators, reaching speeds greater than 40 miles per hour. If necessary, they will fly to …

An average red-legged seriema will measure 75 to 90cm (29.5 to 35.5in) long and weigh 1.5kg (3.25lbs). The male and female are similar in appearance and size. They are the second …

The Red-legged Seriema is one of the few animals that will eat venomous coral snakes. They slam their prey to the ground or on hard surfaces like rocks to kill it and break up any bones …

Feb 28, 2022 · The Red-legged Seriema (Cariama cristata) and Black-legged Seriema (Chunga burmeisteri) are two entirely Neotropical species that occur in open areas (e.g., grasslands, …

There are two species of seriema: red-legged and black-legged. Seriemas can fly for short distances, but they prefer walking or running.

RED-LEGGED SERIEMA (Cariama cristata): SPECIES ACCOUNT Seriemas range in size from about 28 to 35 inches (70 to 90 centimeters) in length and 2.6 to 3.3 pounds (1.2 to 1.5 …