Definition

Noun: * A species of bird: Anhima cornuta is the scientific name for the Horned Screamer, a large, distinctive waterbird native to South America. The definition describes it as "a screamer having a hornlike process projecting from the forehead," referring to the unique, long, forward-curving cartilaginous quill (the "horn") on its head.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Anhima cornuta is easily identified by the strange horn-like appendage on its crown.
  • We were lucky to spot an Anhima cornuta during our birdwatching trip in the Pantanal wetlands.

Advanced Usage

• In scientific and zoological contexts: The term is used almost exclusively in formal, scientific, or specialized birding discourse to refer precisely to this species. In general conversation, the common name "Horned Screamer" is preferred.
  • The paper compared the vocalizations of Anhima cornuta with those of its closest relatives.

Variants and Related Words

• Horned Screamer (n): The common English name for .
  • The Horned Screamer is a noisy bird found in tropical South America.
• Screamer (n): The family of birds (Anhimidae) to which belongs.
  • Screamers are large, goose-like birds with loud calls.

Synonyms

• Horned Screamer: The direct and most common synonym.

Related Phrases

• Genus Anhima: The genus containing this species. The other member is the Southern Screamer ( is the only species with a prominent "horn").
• Family Anhimidae: The biological family comprising the screamers.

Noun

1. screamer having a hornlike process projecting from the forehead