Black-legged Seriema
Chunga burmeisteri
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chunga-burmeisteri"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-legged Seriema (Chunga burmeisteri) is a bird species in the family Cariamidae (chuñas), within the order Cariamiformes (chuñas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 60.1 cm and a weight of 1.3 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 60,1 cm | 23.7 in |
| Peso | 1297,5 g | 45.77 oz |
Habitat & Range
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Comportamiento y reproducción
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Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Cariamiformes (Chuñas) |
| Familia | Cariamidae (Chuñas) |
| Genus | Chunga |
| Especies | Chunga burmeisteri |
Distribution
Black-legged Seriema has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cariamidae family