Black-legged Seriema Bird Details

Chunga burmeisteri
Black-legged Seriema
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Karel Johan Gustav Hartlaub, 1860
Cariamiformes (SERIEMA)
Cariamidae
Chunga

Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay.

Appearance :
The Black-legged Seriema is a medium-sized bird with predominantly grayish-brown plumage, a long tail, and distinctive black legs.
Behaviour :
Known for its loud and piercing calls, often described as "pier-pier," which are used for communication and territorial defense.
Habitat :
It inhabits open grasslands, savannas, and cerrado (a type of Brazilian savanna).
Diet :
Primarily carnivorous, feeding on insects, small mammals, reptiles, and occasionally fruits and seeds.
Conservation Status :
Least Concern
Distribution :
Found mainly in South America, particularly in Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay.
Population Size :
Specific population numbers are not readily available.
Life Span :
In the wild, they can live up to 15 years.
Body And Tarsus:
  • Medium-sized bird with a streamlined body and long legs.
  • Tarsus Length: Approximately 10-12 cm.
    • Head And Bill :
    • Head:  The head is relatively small.
    • Bill: A stout, slightly down-curved bill.
    • Bill Length: Around 6-8 cm.
    Length :
    Measures about 60-90 cm from head to tail.
    Neck :
    Long neck that contributes to its upright stature.
    Size :
    Medium-sized.
    Tail Details :
    • Tail: Long, broad tail.
    • Tail Length: Typically around 30-40 cm.
    Weight :
    Adults weigh between 800 grams to 1.2 kilograms.
    Wing :
    Broad and pointed wings suited for short bursts of flight.
    Wing Span :
    Approximately 60-75 cm.
    Facial Feature :
    The Black-legged Seriema has a distinctive bare patch of skin around the eyes, giving it a somewhat expressive and unique facial appearance.
    Nest Details :
  • Nest: The nest is a simple structure, often a platform made of sticks and twigs, placed in trees or bushes.
  • Nest Made Up Of: It is made primarily of twigs, leaves, and other plant materials, lined with softer materials like grass and feathers for insulation.
    • Breeding Season :
    Breeding usually occurs during the rainy season.
    Nesting Season :
    ypically nests during the peak of the rainy season to take advantage of food availability.
    Egg Color :
    Typically pale greenish to bluish with brown or purple speckles.
    Egg Length :
    Approximately 5-6 cm.
    Egg Width and Weight :
  • Egg Width: Around 3-4 cm.
  • Egg Weight: Each egg weighs about 40-50 grams.
    • Clutch Size :
    Usually 2 eggs per clutch, occasionally 1 or 3.
    No. of Broods :
    Typically raises one brood per breeding season.
    Incubation Period :
    The incubation period lasts about 25-30 days, primarily handled by the female.
    Nestling Period :
    The nestling period, during which the chicks are dependent on parental care, lasts around 5-6 weeks.
    Vocalization :
    Known for its loud and piercing calls, including the famous "pier-pier" call used for communication, territorial defense, and possibly mate attraction.
    Sex Demorphism :
    Males and females appearing similar in size and coloration.
    Migration Details :

    Generally non-migratory, as they reside in their preferred habitats year-round.

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