About the Southern Screamer
The southern screamer is a species of bird in family Anhimidae of the waterfowl order Anseriformes. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Screamers (Anhimidae) |
| Species | Chauna torquata |
| Species Codes | souscr1, SOSC |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Southern Screamer belong to?
The Southern Screamer (Chauna torquata) belongs to the Screamers family (Anhimidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the Southern Screamer?
The southern screamer is a species of bird in family Anhimidae of the waterfowl order Anseriformes. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay....
Where can I report a Southern Screamer sighting?
You can log sightings of Southern Screamer on eBird (ebird.org) using species code souscr1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Anseriformes
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Quick Stats
Anseriformes
Order
3
Species in Family
6,133
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