Horned Screamer
Anhima cornuta
Least ConcernAves · Anseriformes · Anhimidae
About
The horned screamer is a species of bird that belongs to a relatively small family, the Anhimidae, which occurs in wetlands of tropical South America. There are three screamer species, the other two being the southern screamer and the northern screamer in the genus Chauna. They are related to ducks, geese and swans, which are in the family Anatidae, but have bills looking more like those of game birds.
Fun Fact
This structure is unique among birds and is not derived from a feather but is a cornified structure that is loosely attached to the skull and grows continuously while often breaking at its tip.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Feeds on water plants.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance