Southern Screamer
Chauna torquata
Southern screamers inhabit marshes, flooded grasslands, and the edges of lakes and rivers across southern South America. Adults forage mainly on aquatic plants, seeds, and other vegetation, while also taking small invertebrates. They are strongly territorial and use loud, far-carrying calls and threatening postures to defend nesting areas. A pair of sharp spurs at each wing bend can be used in close combat with rivals or predators.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
- ?
- Southern Screamer