Black-legged Seriema
A species of Seriema Scientific name : Chunga burmeisteri Genus : Seriema
Black-legged Seriema, A species of Seriema
Botanical name: Chunga burmeisteri
Genus: Seriema
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Description
The black-legged seriema (Chunga burmeisteri) is one of two living species of seriemas in the family Cariamidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. 
Size
85 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Black-legged Seriema is omnivorous, eating rodents, birds, reptiles, insects, and plants. It uses a specialized claw to kill and dismember prey, reflective of dino ancestry, and may climb trees to forage.
Habitat
The black-legged Seriema thrives in semi-arid regions characterized by dry woodland, savanna, and open forests. These birds are most commonly associated with the Chaco and monte woodlands, preferring habitats that maintain warmer temperatures.
Dite type
Herbivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Behavior
The black-legged seriema is similar to its relative, the red-legged seriema, Cariama cristata. However, the black-legged seriema is more arboreal than its cousin, and it prefers to spend more time in trees. They often live together in family groups, and hunt prey together.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Seriemas Family
Cariamidae Genus
Seriema Species
Black-legged Seriema 
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