About the Red-legged Seriema
The red-legged seriema, also known as the crested cariama and crested seriema, is a mostly predatory terrestrial bird in the seriema family (Cariamidae), included in the Gruiformes in the old polyphyletic circumscription but recently placed in a distinct order: Cariamiformes.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cariamiformes |
| Family | Seriemas (Cariamidae) |
| Species | Cariama cristata |
| Species Codes | relser1, RLSE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-legged Seriema belong to?
The Red-legged Seriema (Cariama cristata) belongs to the Seriemas family (Cariamidae), in the order Cariamiformes.
How can I identify the Red-legged Seriema?
The red-legged seriema, also known as the crested cariama and crested seriema, is a mostly predatory terrestrial bird in the seriema family (Cariamidae), included in the Gruiformes in the old polyphyletic circumscription but recently placed in a distinct order: Cariamiformes....
Where can I report a Red-legged Seriema sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-legged Seriema on eBird (ebird.org) using species code relser1, or on iNaturalist.
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