Black-legged Seriema

Chunga burmeisteri

Least Concern

The Black-legged Seriema is a long-legged ground bird of open grasslands, cerrado, and dry woodland of central and southern South America. It walks through open country hunting insects, lizards, snakes, and small vertebrates, using strong legs and a loud carrying voice. It is currently assessed as Least Concern, though healthy habitat and secure nesting trees remain important locally.

Family

Cariamidae

Group

Seriemas

Range

Black-legged Seriema Range — Open grasslands, cerrado, and dry woodland of central and southern South America

Population

≈ Unknown

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