Seriemas
Order: Gruiformes. Family: Cariamidae
The seriemas are terrestrial birds which run rather than fly (though they are able to fly for short distances.) They have long legs, necks, and tails, but only short wings, reflecting their way of life. They are brownish birds with short bills and erectile crests, found on fairly dry open grasslands. There are 2 species which have been recorded in Paraguay.
- Red-legged Seriema Cariama cristata
- Black-legged Seriema Chunga burmeisteri
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Paraguay