Red-legged Seriema vs Black-legged Seriema
Cariama cristata compared with Chunga burmeisteri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-legged Seriema | Black-legged Seriema |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cariama cristata | Chunga burmeisteri |
| Order | Cariamiformes | Cariamiformes |
| Family | Cariamidae | Cariamidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 71.4 cm (28.1 in) | 60.1 cm (23.7 in) |
| Weight | 2206.0 g (77.81 oz) | 1297.5 g (45.77 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Red-legged Seriema
Least Concern
Black-legged Seriema
About These Birds
Black-legged Seriema
The Black-legged Seriema is a medium-sized, long-legged terrestrial bird with gray-brown plumage, a small crest, and distinctive black legs setting it apart from the more common Red-legged Seriema. It inhabits dry woodland, thorn scrub, and open grasslands of the Chaco region in Paraguay, Bolivia, and northern Argentina. It is largely carnivorous, feeding on large insects, small reptiles, rodents, and birds.