seriema

• Nom désignant un grand oiseau échassier d'Amérique du Sud appartenant à la famille des Cariamidae, comprenant le cariama huppé et le cariama de Burmeister, seul représentant du genre Chunga.

A noun referring to a large, long-legged bird of the family Cariamidae, native to South America, including the Argentinian Cariama and the Brazilian Cariama, which is the sole representative of the genus Cariama.

1. Argentinian CariamaC2formal

   A large, long-legged terrestrial bird native to South America, known for its distinctive crest and loud calls.

   Cariama huppé

   • The seriema is often seen striding through the grasslands of Argentina.
   • Its loud, piercing call can be heard from a great distance.
   • The seriema uses its strong legs to hunt small reptiles and insects.

   Synonymescariama

2. Brazilian CariamaC2formal

   The sole representative of the genus Cariama, a bird found in Brazil, similar to the Argentinian species but with some regional differences.

   Cariama du Brésil

   • The Brazilian seriema is a striking bird with a red-orange bill and legs.
   • It is known for its ability to run quickly through the savanna.
   • The seriema's diet includes seeds, fruits, and small animals.