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Southern Screamer (Chauna torquata) Known for its mating call to be heard from up to 2 miles away. Southern Screamers bond for life. This one was in an aviary but later during our trip we found an actual couple in the wild. Birds,Brazil,Chauna torquata,Parque Das Aves,Southern Screamer Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Southern Screamer (Chauna torquata)

Known for its mating call to be heard from up to 2 miles away. Southern Screamers bond for life. This one was in an aviary but later during our trip we found an actual couple in the wild.

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    Ferdy Christant
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    I didn't actually hear them scream, but this Youtube video gives you a sense of its call:

     Posted 13 years ago, modified 13 years ago

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The Southern Screamer

The Southern Screamer belongs to the order Anseriformes. It is found in southeastern Peru, northern Bolivia, Paraguay, southern Brazil, Uruguay and northern Argentina. Its diet consists of plants stems, seeds, leaves, and, rarely, small animals.

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Uploaded Sep 27, 2011. Captured Sep 27, 2011 20:27.
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  • NIKON D7000
  • f/5.3
  • 1/320s
  • ISO250
  • 180mm