crested cariama
Definition
- Noun:
- A large, terrestrial bird of prey native to South America: The crested cariama is a distinctive, long-legged bird known for its terrestrial habits and crest of feathers on its head.
- Sole species of the genus Cariama: It is the only living species within its genus, making it a unique representative of its taxonomic group.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- We were lucky to spot a crested cariama stalking through the grasslands.
- The crested cariama is also known as the red-legged seriema.
Advanced Usage
- In scientific or ornithological contexts: The term is used to specify this particular species () within discussions of South American avifauna or evolutionary biology.
- The crested cariama exhibits fascinating predatory behaviors distinct from raptors.
Variants and Related Words
- Seriema: A common name for birds in the family Cariamidae, which includes the crested cariama and the black-legged seriema.
- Cariama cristata: The binomial (scientific) name for the crested cariama.
Synonyms
- Red-legged seriema: The most common alternative name for the crested cariama.
Related Phrases
- Terrestrial bird of prey: A descriptive phrase often used for the crested cariama, highlighting its ground-dwelling hunting behavior.
Noun
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Brazilian Cariama; sole representative of the genus Cariama
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