seriema

/,seri'i:mə/

Thân thiện

A seriema stands in the grassy plains of South America.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A large, long-legged, terrestrial bird native to South America: A seriema is a bird belonging to one of two species in the family Cariamidae, known for its distinctive appearance and behavior.
   • Either of two species: the Red-legged Seriema (Cariama cristata) or the Black-legged Seriema (Chunga burmeisteri): The term specifically refers to these birds, which are found in grasslands and scrublands.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • We spotted a seriema stalking through the tall grass.
  • The call of the seriema is loud and distinctive.
  • Seriemas are known for eating snakes and other small animals.

Advanced Usage

• Ecological role: Seriemas are often discussed in the context of being terrestrial predators in their ecosystems.
  • The seriema plays a role similar to that of a secretary bird in Africa.
• Taxonomic reference: Used when referring to the bird family Cariamidae.
  • The seriema is considered a living relic of a once more widespread group of birds.

Variants and Related Words

• Cariama: The genus name for the Red-legged Seriema, sometimes used as a synonym.
• Chunga: The genus name for the Black-legged Seriema.
• Cariamidae: The biological family to which seriemas belong.

Synonyms

• Cariama (specifically for )
• Crested seriema (for the Red-legged species)

Related Phrases

• Seriema bird: A common descriptive phrase.
  • The seriema bird is a fascinating subject for ornithologists.

Học thuật

Noun

1. Brazilian Cariama; sole representative of the genus Cariama
2. Argentinian Cariama

Từ đồng nghĩa

• crested cariama
• Cariama cristata
• chunga
• Chunga burmeisteri